Michigan climate
World Climates covers 3 places in Michigan. By annual mean temperature, the warmest is Lansing (9 °C48 °F) and the coolest is Ann Arbor (9 °C48 °F). The wettest is Grand Rapids with 967 mm38 in of precipitation per year, the driest Ann Arbor with 878 mm35 in.
The most common climate types (Köppen classification computed from these averages) are hot-summer humid continental (Dfa, 3 places).
The highest monthly average high is in Ann Arbor (28 °C83 °F in July); the lowest monthly average low is in Ann Arbor (−9 °C16 °F in January).
Across the places in Michigan, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are June, July and August (3, 3 and 3 of 3 places respectively).
Frequently asked questions
Which is the warmest place in Michigan?
By annual mean temperature, the warmest place in Michigan is Lansing at 9 °C48 °F. The coolest is Ann Arbor at 9 °C48 °F.
Where does it rain the most in Michigan?
Grand Rapids gets the most precipitation, 967 mm38 in in an average year. The driest place is Ann Arbor with 878 mm35 in.
How many places in Michigan does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for 3 places in Michigan. Each one has a page with monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
When is the best time to visit Michigan?
It depends on the place. Across Michigan, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are June, July and August. Check the page of each city for its own best months.
Climate of every place in Michigan
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 9 | 27 | −8 | 967 |
| Ann Arbor | 9 | 28 | −9 | 878 |
| Lansing | 9 | 28 | −9 | 885 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.