Lansing Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Lansing, Michigan - MI, USA)

The weather of Lansing is very much Midwestern in character, with the climate being classed as humid continental. This means that visitors should prepare themselves for chilly, frosty winters and pleasantly warm summers, which can be surprisingly hot at times.

Lansing's climate is particularly influenced by its proximity to the Great Lakes of northeasterly North America. During the winter months, nighttime temperatures generally fall below freezing, being especially cold from December until as late as March. Expect temperatures of between -2°C / 28°F and -10°C / 14°F, usually being somewhere in the middle.

December, January and February reliably see the most snowy weather in Lansing, with average monthly snowfall levels in the region of 10 inches / 25.4 cm to 12 inches / 30.5 cm.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

The summer climate of Lansing can be both hot and humid, with pleasantly warm evenings. June, July and August are always the warmest, longest days, when average daytime temperatures rise above 25°C / 77°F and peak at more than 30°C / 86°F during the hottest of summer weather.

When it comes to rainy weather, precipitation levels noticeably begin to rise when temperatures increase, meaning that periodic summer showers can be expected, along with the occasional thunderstorm. Precipitation levels average 3.5 inches / 8.9 cm in July (the wettest month), compared to around 1.5 inches / 3.8 cm in February (the driest month).

Lansing Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

	Maximum	Minimum
January	-1°C / 30°F	-9°C / 16°F
February	1°C / 34°F	-8°C / 18°F
March	7°C / 45°F	-4°C / 25°F
April	14°C / 57°F	2°C / 36°F
May	20°C / 68°F	7°C / 45°F
June	26°C / 79°F	13°C / 55°F
July	28°C / 82°F	15°C / 59°F
August	27°C / 81°F	14°C / 57°F
September	23°C / 73°F	10°C / 50°F
October	16°C / 61°F	4°C / 39°F
November	8°C / 46°F	-1°C / 30°F
December	1°C / 34°F	-6°C / 21°F