Weather in May in Michigan
Planning a journey to Michigan this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Michigan in May?
Michigan is a region in the United States of America. May in Michigan generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Marquette at 15°C and warm in Canton at 22°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Canton and 5°C in Marquette.To explore the conditions in Michigan in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sault Ste. Marie with an average of 58 mm to high rainfall in Grand Blanc with 114 mm.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Michigan climate page.
Where to go in Michigan in May





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Michigan?
Mackinaw City
In May Mackinaw City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Detroit
In May Detroit generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Benton Harbor
In May Benton Harbor generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
South Haven
In May South Haven generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Stevensville
In May Stevensville generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Michigan, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Michigan?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Mackinaw City, May might be a good time to visit Michigan.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Mackinaw City. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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