Are you considering a trip to Grand Rapids in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +70°F and about 5 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 15 rainy days and 96 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+27°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
96 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Grand Rapids has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Grand Rapids in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Grand Rapids for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +72°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +90°F during the day and a minimum of +36°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 90% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +41°F to +90°F.
Is Grand Rapids warm or cold in May?
Grand Rapids is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +39°F to +50°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Grand Rapids:
Climate in Grand Rapids in May
Grand Rapids weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+57°F
+70°F
+79°F
Min. temperature
0°F
+27°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+86°F
+93°F
+97°F
Rainfall
88 mm
96 mm
90 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
65%
66%
68%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
4
5
5
Cloudy days
9
10
10
Rainy days
14
15
15
Snowy days
2
0
0
May often has better weather than April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +57°F to +70°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 88 mm to 96 mm.Humidity rises from 65% to 66%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 4 to 5.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Grand Rapids in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Grand Rapids is gradually decreasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Grand Rapids based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 26%, leading to total precipitation of around 39 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 8 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
May is one of the rainiest months in Grand Rapids, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Grand Rapids wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 98 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Grand Rapids?
This is the weather in Grand Rapids in May 2024:
1 May
🌧️
+41°F
2 May
🌧️
+42°F
3 May
☁️
+57°F
4 May
☁️
+63°F
5 May
☁️
+73°F
6 May
☁️
+70°F
7 May
🌧️
+75°F
8 May
☁️
+69°F
9 May
☀️
+72°F
10 May
☀️
+75°F
11 May
☁️
+80°F
12 May
☁️
+80°F
13 May
☁️
+75°F
14 May
☁️
+72°F
15 May
☁️
+71°F
16 May
☁️
+72°F
17 May
☀️
+67°F
18 May
🌫️
+69°F
19 May
🌧️
+66°F
20 May
☁️
+66°F
21 May
☀️
+75°F
22 May
☀️
+79°F
23 May
☁️
+80°F
24 May
☁️
+75°F
25 May
☀️
+67°F
26 May
☀️
+74°F
27 May
☀️
+77°F
28 May
☁️
+81°F
29 May
☀️
+84°F
30 May
☀️
+88°F
31 May
☀️
+89°F
In May 2024 Grand Rapids had 11 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 61%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 20%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Grand Rapids climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Grand Rapids in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+55°F) and the highest in 2012 (+62°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 519 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1616 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Grand Rapids in May:
Is May a good time to visit Grand Rapids?
May is a really good time to go to Grand Rapids. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Grand Rapids.
Can you sunbathe in Grand Rapids in May?
May has mild temperatures in Grand Rapids. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Grand Rapids rainy in May?
Grand Rapids is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Grand Rapids in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Grand Rapids in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Grand Rapids, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
