When is the best time to go to Grand Island

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Grand Island, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Grand Island weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Grand Island are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Grand Island January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 12mm 6.8hrs 10.6hrs

The weather in January in Grand Island is characteristically cold and dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Grand Island.

January is in the winter in Grand Island and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Grand Island with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Grand Island February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 18mm 7.5hrs 11.6hrs

February in Grand Island is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Grand Island.

February is in the winter in Grand Island and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Grand Island with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Grand Island March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 47mm 8.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Grand Island is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grand Island for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Grand Island and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (49°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Grand Island with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Grand Island April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 63mm 9.8hrs 14.2hrs

Grand Island's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Grand Island.

April is in the spring in Grand Island and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Grand Island with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Grand Island May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 103mm 10.3hrs 15.4hrs

May is a damp month in Grand Island and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grand Island for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Grand Island and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Grand Island with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Grand Island weather in May »

June

Grand Island June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 99mm 11.9hrs 10.6hrs

The weather in June in Grand Island is characteristically warm and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Grand Island, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Grand Island and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Grand Island with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Grand Island July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 78mm 12.5hrs 11.6hrs

July in Grand Island is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Grand Island.

July is in the summer in Grand Island and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Grand Island with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Grand Island August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 74mm 11hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Grand Island is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Grand Island, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Grand Island and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Grand Island with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.

Grand Island weather in August »

September

Grand Island September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 70mm 9.5hrs 14.2hrs

Grand Island's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Grand Island, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Grand Island and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Grand Island with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Grand Island weather in September »

October

Grand Island October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 35mm 8.2hrs 15.4hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Grand Island and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Grand Island, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Grand Island and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Grand Island with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Grand Island November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 25mm 6.3hrs 10.6hrs

The climate in Grand Island during November can be summarized as cool and dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Grand Island.

November is in the fall / autumn in Grand Island and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (49°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Grand Island with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Grand Island December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 18mm 6.1hrs 11.6hrs

December in Grand Island is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Grand Island.

December is in the winter in Grand Island and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Grand Island with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Grand Island weather stats

Grand Island weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31°C 87.8°F
Driest month: January 12mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: July 12.5hrs
Coldest month: January 0.3°C 32.5°F
Wettest month: May 103mm 4.1ins
Warmest sea: August 19.8°C 67.6°F
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