Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Average Monthly Weather
Weather score38Poor annual avg
Best months: July, August, June
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 14°C, sunshine averages 6.1h per day, and rainfall totals about 900mm. Sea temperatures average 11°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
900mm
Annual total
Sun
6.1h
Sea
11°C
Weather score
38
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 74mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October16°C average high
October is close to Grand Rapids' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October74mm average rain
October sits near Grand Rapids' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to March
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October5 hours average sun
October sits close to Grand Rapids' yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October15°C average sea
October is close to Grand Rapids' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October26 weather score
October scores below Grand Rapids' yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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