Grand Rapids weather in May (Michigan, United States of America)

What does the weather outlook for Grand Rapids look like in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Grand Rapids during May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 21°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Grand Rapids in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

With around 257 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Grand Rapids. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Grand Rapids climate page with graphs.

 

Grand Rapids, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 65%  

Sunshine 257 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 55%  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Grand Rapids, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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