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When is the best time to visit Grand Rapids?
In general the best time to visit Grand Rapids is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +82°F in July and it has 5 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Grand Rapids in different months
This is the average weather in Grand Rapids for each month based on historic data:
May, June, July usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +82°F during July.
In January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 85 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 98 mm in October.
Climate in Grand Rapids
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Grand Rapids for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +63°F | +73°F | +86°F | +86°F | +93°F | +97°F | +99°F | +95°F | +97°F | +86°F | +77°F | +66°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +30°F | +34°F | +45°F | +57°F | +70°F | +79°F | +82°F | +79°F | +73°F | +61°F | +46°F | +36°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -18°F | -22°F | -8°F | 0°F | +27°F | +37°F | +43°F | +41°F | +28°F | +23°F | +9°F | -13°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 78 | 74 | 69 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 71 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 79 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 22 | 22 | 46 | 88 | 96 | 90 | 94 | 96 | 84 | 98 | 62 | 30 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 34 | 28 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 31 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Grand Rapids during the whole year:
The hottest month in Grand Rapids is July with average maximum temperature going up to +82°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +19°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Grand Rapids looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Grand Rapids is December with average humidity going up to 79%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 65%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Grand Rapids during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 6 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 96 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 15 rainy days and 98 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Grand Rapids during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 14 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Grand Rapids:
What is the hottest month in Grand Rapids?
The hottest month in Grand Rapids is July with average maximum temperature of +82°F.
What is the coldest month in Grand Rapids?
The coldest month in Grand Rapids is January with minimum temperatures of +19°F.
Is Grand Rapids worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Grand Rapids could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Grand Rapids?
if you're looking to visit Grand Rapids when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, August, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 22 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Grand Rapids
Source of the data
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.
