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

Wondering what the weather is like in Lansing during May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, Lansing usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 21°C, cooling down at night to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Lansing in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 13 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 280 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and September generally stand out with 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 Lansing climate page with graphs.

 

Lansing, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 69%  

Sunshine 280 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 61%  

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

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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