When is the best time to go to Grand Rapids
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Grand Rapids, 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.
Average temperatures in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Grand Rapids 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -7°C | 21mm | 4.6hrs | 10.1hrs |
Grand Rapids's weather in January is typically very cold and dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grand Rapids for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Grand Rapids and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (18°F), whilst at night -20°C (-5°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Grand Rapids with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Grand Rapids weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3°C | 14mm | 5.7hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Grand Rapids is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grand Rapids for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Grand Rapids and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (26°F), whilst at night -17°C (1°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Grand Rapids with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Grand Rapids weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 32mm | 6.5hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Grand Rapids is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grand Rapids for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Grand Rapids and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Grand Rapids with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Grand Rapids weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 53mm | 8.2hrs | 14.6hrs |
Grand Rapids's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Grand Rapids.
April is in the spring in Grand Rapids and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Grand Rapids with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Grand Rapids weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 79mm | 9.3hrs | 16.2hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Grand Rapids and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Grand Rapids.
May is in the spring in Grand Rapids and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Grand Rapids with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 105mm | 10hrs | 10.1hrs |
Mild and damp weather often prevails in Grand Rapids during the month of June
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 Rapids.
June is in the summer in Grand Rapids and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Grand Rapids with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
Grand Rapids weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 107mm | 11hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Grand Rapids is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Grand Rapids, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Grand Rapids and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Grand Rapids with around 107mm 4.2 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 11 hours of sunshine per day.
Grand Rapids weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 92mm | 9.5hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Grand Rapids is characteristically warm and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Grand Rapids, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Grand Rapids and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Grand Rapids with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Grand Rapids weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 85mm | 7.1hrs | 14.6hrs |
Grand Rapids's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp 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 Rapids.
September is in the fall / autumn in Grand Rapids and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Grand Rapids with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Grand Rapids weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 59mm | 5.2hrs | 16.2hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Grand Rapids and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Grand Rapids.
October is in the fall / autumn in Grand Rapids and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Grand Rapids with around 59mm 2.3 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Grand Rapids weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 33mm | 3.5hrs | 10.1hrs |
The climate in Grand Rapids during November can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grand Rapids for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Grand Rapids and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Grand Rapids with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Grand Rapids weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -5°C | 25mm | 3.5hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Grand Rapids is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grand Rapids for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Grand Rapids and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (22°F), whilst at night -16°C (3°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Grand Rapids with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry 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 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Grand Rapids weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 27.1°C 80.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 14mm 0.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 11hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -8°C 17.6°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 107mm 4.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 15.8°C 60.4°F |
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