May weather in East Lansing, MI
The average temperature in East Lansing in May is 59.3°F (48.4°F–70.2°F). Average precipitation: 4.36 inches.
May is a spring month in East Lansing, and is warmer than the annual average of 49.2°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 27m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
70.2°F
Avg Low
48.4°F
Precipitation
4.36 in
Daylight
14h 27m
May records in East Lansing
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 82.0°F (2001) | 24.1°F (1978) | 1.45 in (2003) |
| May 2 | 82.9°F (1959) | 27.0°F (1984) | 1.12 in (1983) |
| May 3 | 84.9°F (1959) | 28.9°F (1971) | 0.60 in (1979) |
| May 4 | 82.9°F (2001) | 27.0°F (2004) | 0.17 in (1975) |
| May 5 | 84.0°F (1959) | 28.0°F (1958) | 0.74 in (1990) |
| May 6 | 86.0°F (1959) | 27.0°F (1968) | 1.05 in (1985) |
| May 7 | 84.9°F (1965) | 26.1°F (1974) | 0.85 in (1976) |
| May 8 | 84.9°F (1963) | 30.9°F (1960) | 2.61 in (1964) |
| May 9 | 86.0°F (1963) | 28.9°F (1966) | 1.45 in (2007) |
| May 10 | 86.0°F (1979) | 27.0°F (1966) | 1.64 in (1957) |
| May 11 | 86.0°F (1993) | 32.0°F (2002) | 1.89 in (1981) |
| May 12 | 84.9°F (2000) | 30.9°F (1996) | 2.09 in (2001) |
| May 13 | 87.1°F (1991) | 25.0°F (1996) | 0.98 in (1964) |
| May 14 | 86.0°F (1962) | 30.0°F (1996) | 0.86 in (1972) |
| May 15 | 88.0°F (1962) | 34.0°F (2002) | 0.84 in (2001) |
| May 16 | 91.0°F (1998) | 30.0°F (1959) | 3.10 in (2001) |
| May 17 | 90.0°F (1962) | 30.9°F (1997) | 0.90 in (2002) |
| May 18 | 89.1°F (1962) | 28.0°F (1973) | 1.23 in (1980) |
| May 19 | 90.0°F (1962) | 28.0°F (2002) | 1.93 in (1957) |
| May 20 | 89.1°F (1977) | 30.9°F (1997) | 0.61 in (1983) |
| May 21 | 89.1°F (1977) | 33.1°F (1967) | 1.50 in (1996) |
| May 22 | 90.0°F (1977) | 34.0°F (1961) | 0.61 in (1960) |
| May 23 | 88.0°F (1991) | 28.9°F (1963) | 1.13 in (1984) |
| May 24 | 88.0°F (2007) | 32.0°F (1963) | 0.90 in (1995) |
| May 25 | 86.0°F (1975) | 28.9°F (1992) | 1.26 in (1989) |
| May 26 | 88.0°F (2007) | 30.9°F (1958) | 1.42 in (1968) |
| May 27 | 86.0°F (1978) | 32.0°F (1961) | 1.35 in (1968) |
| May 28 | 90.0°F (1987) | 30.9°F (2008) | 1.14 in (1973) |
| May 29 | 90.0°F (1962) | 34.0°F (1966) | 0.73 in (2000) |
| May 30 | 91.9°F (2006) | 30.9°F (1996) | 0.57 in (1972) |
| May 31 | 90.0°F (1987) | 37.0°F (1984) | 2.13 in (1989) |