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Lansing Weather by Month

Best time to visit Lansing
May–September
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
28.3°C average high
Wettest month
Jun
96.8mm
Coolest month
Jan
-0.6°C average high
Peak comfort score
81
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January -0.6°-8.2°51.2mm 13.92
February -7.8°47.5mm 10.89
March 7.1°-3.4°55.4mm 10.829
April 14.3°2.2°78.6mm 12.457
May 20.8°8.4°95.7mm 12.775
June 26.2°13.9°96.8mm 10.978
July 28.3°15.8°75mm 9.476
August 27.1°15.2°90.9mm 9.980
September 23.4°11°66.8mm 9.581
October 16°5.1°81.4mm 12.363
November 8.5°-0.3°58.3mm 11.437
December 2.2°-4.8°49.8mm 13.97

Averages from LANSING CAPITAL CITY AIRPORT, MI US, 6km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Lansing averages a daily high of -0.6°C with nights around -8.2°C. Expect roughly 13.9 wet days totalling 51.2mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

February

February in Lansing averages a daily high of 1°C with nights around -7.8°C. Expect roughly 10.8 wet days totalling 47.5mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

March

March in Lansing averages a daily high of 7.1°C with nights around -3.4°C. Expect roughly 10.8 wet days totalling 55.4mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

April

April in Lansing averages a daily high of 14.3°C with nights around 2.2°C. Expect roughly 12.4 wet days totalling 78.6mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

May

May in Lansing averages a daily high of 20.8°C with nights around 8.4°C. Expect roughly 12.7 wet days totalling 95.7mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

June

June in Lansing averages a daily high of 26.2°C with nights around 13.9°C. Expect roughly 10.9 wet days totalling 96.8mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

July

July in Lansing averages a daily high of 28.3°C with nights around 15.8°C. Expect roughly 9.4 wet days totalling 75mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

August

August in Lansing averages a daily high of 27.1°C with nights around 15.2°C. Expect roughly 9.9 wet days totalling 90.9mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

September

September in Lansing averages a daily high of 23.4°C with nights around 11°C. Expect roughly 9.5 wet days totalling 66.8mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

October

October in Lansing averages a daily high of 16°C with nights around 5.1°C. Expect roughly 12.3 wet days totalling 81.4mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

November

November in Lansing averages a daily high of 8.5°C with nights around -0.3°C. Expect roughly 11.4 wet days totalling 58.3mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

December

December in Lansing averages a daily high of 2.2°C with nights around -4.8°C. Expect roughly 13.9 wet days totalling 49.8mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Lansing peaks at 81.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Lansing?

Based on 30 years of records, May–September scores highest for comfort in Lansing, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Lansing?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 28.3°C.

What is the wettest month in Lansing?

June is the wettest, averaging 96.8mm of rain across roughly 10.9 wet days.

How cold does Lansing get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around -0.6°C.

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