Lansing, Michigan, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Lansing, Michigan, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Lansing, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Lansing, Michigan, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Lansing, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Lansing, Michigan, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Lansing, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often wear away. An unreadable vaccine card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection you can have.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly option.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Lansing, Michigan, United States of America by month

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January

In January, Lansing is very cold, somewhat snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C) and once in a while jump into the low 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Lansing, with several of the days of the month having rain. In January, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Michigan State University Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February in Lansing can be extremely cold, somewhat snowy and somewhat rainy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Michigan State University Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in Lansing is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain about half of the time. It also snows sometimes. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Michigan State University Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

If you vacation in Lansing during April, you are likely to find that it is crisp and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Michigan State University Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

In May, Lansing is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 60s F (low 20s C) and about half of the time jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Lansing, with several of the days of the month having rain. In May, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Michigan State University Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

If you are traveling to Lansing in June, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Michigan State University Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you vacation in Lansing during July, you will probably see that it is hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Michigan State University Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

August in this region is hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Michigan State University Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

If you go to Lansing in September, you will notice that it is balmy and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Michigan State University Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

Traveling to Lansing in October, you will notice that it can be chilly. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Michigan State University Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

Traveling to Lansing in November, you will notice that it can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time and snow occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Michigan State University Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

Traveling to Lansing in December, you will notice that it can be extremely cold, somewhat snowy and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time and snow a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Michigan State University Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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