Lansing weather in May (Illinois, United States of America)

Is May a good time to explore Lansing weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Lansing typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 21°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Lansing in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 282 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lansing, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 282 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (55 KM, 34 Miles).

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 Lansing, 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

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lansing.

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