Lansing weather
At 5:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 16°C (60°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Lansing sits 192 m (630 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Lansing, Illinois, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 3%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Lansing weather
Is it raining in Lansing right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 16° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Lansing this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 13–21° and lows of 11–16°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Lansing lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lansing?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Lansing weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lansing?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lansing is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 0°C (31°F) in January to 28°C (83°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Lansing?
May is the wettest month, with about 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 51 mm (2.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Lansing?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 19°C (65°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 0°C (31°F) and lows of -8°C (18°F).
Does Lansing have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 112 mm (4.4 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months