If you plan to visit Grand Rapids in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +26°C during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 96 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+5°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
96 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Grand Rapids has OK weather in August.
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Average temperature in Grand Rapids in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Grand Rapids for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +33°C during the day to a minimum of +9°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +26°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +24°C.
Is Grand Rapids warm or cold in August?
Grand Rapids is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +28°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +18°C to +17°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is one of the warmest months in Grand Rapids, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Grand Rapids in August
Grand Rapids weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+28°C
+26°C
+23°C
Min. temperature
+6°C
+5°C
-2°C
Max. temperature
+37°C
+35°C
+36°C
Rainfall
94 mm
96 mm
84 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
71%
75%
75%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
5
6
6
Cloudy days
10
9
10
Rainy days
15
15
14
Snowy days
0
0
0
August typically has worse weather conditions compared to July.It’s getting colder in August. From +28°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +26°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 94 mm to 96 mm.Humidity rises from 71% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 5 to 6.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Grand Rapids in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Grand Rapids is gradually increasing during August, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Grand Rapids based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 112 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 31 mm, which is moderate rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Grand Rapids, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Grand Rapids wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 98 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Grand Rapids?
This is the weather in Grand Rapids in August 2024:
1 August
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+27°C
2 August
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+28°C
3 August
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+29°C
4 August
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+29°C
5 August
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+27°C
6 August
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+24°C
7 August
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+25°C
8 August
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+27°C
9 August
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+27°C
10 August
☁️
+27°C
11 August
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+28°C
12 August
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+26°C
13 August
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+26°C
14 August
☁️
+23°C
15 August
🌫️
+24°C
16 August
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+26°C
17 August
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+23°C
18 August
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+23°C
19 August
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+26°C
20 August
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+31°C
21 August
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+27°C
22 August
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+25°C
23 August
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+33°C
24 August
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+33°C
25 August
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+30°C
26 August
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+25°C
27 August
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+23°C
28 August
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+25°C
29 August
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+24°C
30 August
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+22°C
31 August
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+24°C
In August 2024 Grand Rapids had 14 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +22°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Grand Rapids climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Grand Rapids in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+13°C) and the highest in 2012 (+17°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 519 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1616 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Grand Rapids in August:
Is August a good time to visit Grand Rapids?
It’s always a good time to visit Grand Rapids, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Grand Rapids in August?
August is warm in Grand Rapids. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Grand Rapids rainy in August?
Grand Rapids is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Grand Rapids in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Grand Rapids in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Grand Rapids, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
