Lansing in December

4.2out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 2°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.

2°CAvg high
-4°CAvg low
9Rainy days (55 mm)
8:52 hDaylight
08:08Sunrise · 17:00 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 2°C
  • Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -4°C

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±3.3 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

0° -8° J 1° -7° F 7° -2° M 15° 4° A 21° 10° M 26° 15° J 28° 18° J 27° 17° A 23° 12° S 16° 6° O 8° 1° N 2° -4° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 0°C-8°C62 mm 10– – 3.7
February 1°C-7°C51 mm 8– – 4.2
March 7°C-2°C60 mm 10– – 5.2
April 15°C4°C94 mm 12– – 6.3
May 21°C10°C102 mm 12– – 7.2
June 26°C15°C94 mm 11– – 7.5
July 28°C18°C78 mm 11– – 7.7
August 27°C17°C84 mm 10– – 7.7
September 23°C12°C70 mm 9– – 7.9
October 16°C6°C76 mm 10– – 6.8
November 8°C1°C66 mm 9– – 5.6
December 2°C-4°C55 mm 9– – 4.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Lansing in December?

Daytime highs average 2°C and nights about -4°C.

When is the best time to visit Lansing?

The best months are September, July, August, June.