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.
The most comfortable time to visit Grand Rapids is usually September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.
Grand Rapids is warmest in July (highs near 81°F) and coldest in February (lows around 18°F), with roughly 37 inches of precipitation across the year and May the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is September. 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, 1991-2020 averagesHere 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.