Weather on May 1
Grand Rapids, MI
55 Years of Data
About This Date
May 1st in Grand Rapids, MI typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 62°F and lows near 42°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 1st was in 2013 (72°F average), while the coldest was 1978 (41°F) — a 31°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 45% of recorded May 1st dates, with snow falling 2% of the time. The last decade has been 6.4°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 6.4°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 1st in Grand Rapids, MI? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 54° | 34° | 44° | — | — |
| 2025 | 61° | 37° | 49° | 0.26" | — |
| 2024 | 63° | 46° | 54° | — | — |
| 2023 | 51° | 38° | 44° | 0.1" | — |
| 2022 | 56° | 45° | 50° | 1.16" | — |
| 2021 | 54° | 30° | 42° | 0.06" | — |
| 2020 | 51° | 33° | 42° | 0.1" | — |
| 2019 | 45° | 41° | 43° | 1.29" | — |
| 2018 | 73° | 30° | 52° | — | — |
| 2017 | 47° | 40° | 43° | 1.37" | — |
| 2016 | 54° | 39° | 46° | 0.52" | — |
| 2015 | 74° | 42° | 58° | — | — |
| 2014 | 48° | 39° | 44° | 0.23" | — |
| 2013warmest | 85° | 59° | 72° | — | — |
| 2012 | 64° | 50° | 57° | — | — |
| 2011 | 67° | 50° | 58° | — | — |
| 2010 | 76° | 61° | 68° | 0.26" | — |
| 2009 | 58° | 43° | 50° | — | — |
| 2008 | 71° | 43° | 57° | 0.01" | — |
| 2007 | 61° | 50° | 55° | 0.48" | — |
| 2006 | 67° | 53° | 60° | 0.13" | — |
| 2005 | 52° | 34° | 43° | — | — |
| 2004 | 54° | 45° | 49° | 0.18" | — |
| 2003 | 60° | 49° | 54° | 2.02" | — |
| 2002 | 60° | 35° | 48° | 0.21" | — |
| 2001 | 80° | 59° | 70° | 0.01" | — |
| 2000 | 65° | 47° | 56° | 0.28" | — |
| 1999 | 72° | 38° | 55° | — | — |
| 1998 | 70° | 57° | 63° | 0.8" | — |
| 1997 | 54° | 39° | 46° | 0.11" | — |
| 1996 | 52° | 34° | 43° | — | — |
| 1995 | 56° | 33° | 44° | — | — |
| 1994 | 50° | 34° | 42° | 0.01" | 0.1" |
| 1993 | 67° | 42° | 54° | — | — |
| 1992 | 87° | 48° | 68° | — | — |
| 1991 | 57° | 47° | 52° | — | — |
| 1990 | 53° | 38° | 45° | — | — |
| 1989 | 58° | 36° | 47° | — | — |
| 1988 | 73° | 38° | 55° | — | — |
| 1987 | 56° | 38° | 47° | — | — |
| 1986 | 62° | 36° | 49° | — | — |
| 1985 | 60° | 44° | 52° | — | — |
| 1984 | 53° | 36° | 44° | — | — |
| 1983 | 58° | 40° | 49° | 1.51" | — |
| 1982 | 70° | 43° | 56° | — | — |
| 1981 | 57° | 38° | 47° | — | — |
| 1980 | 66° | 44° | 55° | — | — |
| 1979 | 56° | 28° | 42° | — | — |
| 1978coldest | 58° | 24° | 41° | — | — |
| 1977 | 75° | 44° | 60° | — | — |
| 1976 | 62° | 41° | 52° | — | — |
| 1975 | 57° | 41° | 49° | — | — |
| 1974 | 65° | 38° | 51° | — | — |
| 1973 | 72° | 56° | 64° | 0.91" | — |
| 1972 | 73° | 52° | 62° | 0.51" | — |
| 1971 | 53° | 38° | 45° | 0.16" | — |
Grand Rapids, MI Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Grand Rapids, MI Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
Grand Rapids, MI Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
Best Time to Visit Grand Rapids, MI
Most pleasant months in Grand Rapids, MI: May, June, August, September.