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The best time to visit Grand Rapids

Month-by-month climate averages for Grand Rapids, MI, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Grand Rapids is usually May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.

Grand Rapids is warmest in June (highs near 81°F) and coldest in February (lows around 24°F), with roughly 39 inches of precipitation across the year and August the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, September and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Grand Rapids forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Grand Rapids weather by month

what to expect in Grand Rapids through the year

Here is Grand Rapids's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Grand Rapids by season.

Jan
34°
25°
Cold
Feb
41°
24°
Cool
Mar
46°
29°
Cool
Apr
59°
39°
Mild
May
72°
49°
Warm
Jun
81°
59°
Warm
Jul
81°
62°
Warm
Aug
80°
61°
Warm
Wettest
Sep
76°
57°
Warm
Oct
62°
46°
Mild
Nov
48°
36°
Cool
Dec
39°
29°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Grand Rapids?
The most comfortable time to visit Grand Rapids is usually May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Grand Rapids?
June is the warmest month in Grand Rapids, averaging highs near 81°F.
What is the coldest month in Grand Rapids?
February is the coldest month in Grand Rapids, with lows around 24°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March and December.
When is the rainy season in Grand Rapids?
The wettest month in Grand Rapids is usually August, out of roughly 39 inches of precipitation across the year.

Grand Rapids month by month