Lake Michigan Water Temperature

Take a family vacation to the “third coast” of the United States and enjoy plenty of recreation and enticing scenery at Lake Michigan. Here, you will find yourself walking on the “singing sands” of the shore or feasting your eyes on the beautiful blue waters of the lake.
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The area is a popular tourist destination as it offers something for everyone. Energetic holiday makers have a choice of swimming, skateboarding and hiking among others. Those who prefer to sit back and relax can do so by taking in the panoramic views while camping.

Lake Michigan is a town close to Great Lakes,lake. August is the month with the warmest water temperature at 77.9°F / 25.5°C. The coolest month is March with an avg. water temperature of 32.9°F / 0.5°C. June is the sunniest at 0in / 0mm and January the wettest month with 1.8in / 45.6mm. The average air temperature is around 72.5°F / 22.5°C, August is the hottest month in a year. February is the coolest with 25.3°F / -3.7°C average air temperature. Hot-summer humid continental climate would be the climate here. July, June, August, September would be the best time to visit.

Lake Michigan Summary

Description	Value
Warmest Month Water Temperature:	August with 77.9°F / 25.5°C
Coldest Month Water Temperature:	March with 32.9°F / 0.5°C
Warmest Month Air Temperature:	August with 72.5°F / 22.5°C
Coldest Month Air Temperature:	February with 25.3°F / -3.7°C
Wettest Month:	January with 1.8in / 45.6mm
Driest Month:	June with 0in / 0mm
Highest Humidity	June with 84.1%
Lowest Humidity	October with 71.5%
Best Time to Visit:	July, June, August, September
Climate Classification	Hot-summer humid continental climate

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Lake Michigan water temperature by month

°F

Great Lakes,lake water temperature by month

	Max. Water Temperature (°F)	ø. Water Temperature (°F)	Min. Water Temperature (°F)
January	39.6	36.9	34.2
February	34.2	33.3	32.7
March	33.8	33.1	32.5
April	39.2	36.3	34
May	52.2	44.2	39.4
June	68.4	58.8	50.2
July	78.6	71.6	64.2
August	79.5	75.2	71.8
September	77.4	70.3	63.9
October	65.7	59	52.5
November	53.1	48.6	44.6
December	44.6	41.9	39.7

°C

Great Lakes,lake water temperature by month

	Max. Water Temperature (°C)	ø. Water Temperature (°C)	Min. Water Temperature (°C)
January	4.2	2.7	1.2
February	1.2	0.7	0.4
March	1	0.6	0.3
April	4	2.4	1.1
May	11.2	6.8	4.1
June	20.2	14.9	10.1
July	25.9	22	17.9
August	26.4	24	22.1
September	25.2	21.3	17.7
October	18.7	15	11.4
November	11.7	9.2	7
December	7	5.5	4.3

The highest water temperature will be reached in August with around 77.9°F / 25.5°C. The lowest in March with an average water temperature of 32.9°F / 0.5°C.

The best time to visit would be during the summer months as the choice of activities are far and wide. You are not limited to certain recreational activities and you are free to experience all that this beautiful place has to offer.

The Lake Michigan Water Temperatures also happen to be at their warmest in July and August, reaching highs of up to 70 degrees, making water activities perfect. Your modes of transport to Lake Michigan are not limited and its left to your discretion. You can travel to the Lake Michigan area by plane, train, car or boat.

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Lake Michigan weather today & 14-day weather forecast

7-day weather forecast
+9-day forecast

7-day weather forecast

Date	Weather	Max. F Min. F	Max. C Min. C	Windspeed Windir.	Precip. Rainrisk	Rel. Humidity
Dec. 21	Broken clouds	19 °F 5°F	-7 °C -15°C	1mph (2km/h) west-northwest	0in (0mm) 0 %	77%
Dec. 22	Broken clouds	23 °F -1°F	-5 °C -18°C	1mph (2km/h) south-southeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	79%
Dec. 23	Light snow	32 °F 18°F	-0 °C -8°C	2mph (3km/h) south	0in (3mm) 95 %	91%
Dec. 24	Flurries	33 °F 23°F	0 °C -5°C	1mph (1km/h) south	0in (0mm) 20 %	93%
Dec. 25	Overcast clouds	33 °F 24°F	1 °C -4°C	1mph (1km/h) southeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	94%
Dec. 26	Light shower rain	37 °F 27°F	3 °C -3°C	1mph (2km/h) east-southeast	0in (3mm) 55 %	99%
Dec. 27	Light rain	41 °F 35°F	5 °C 2°C	2mph (3km/h) east-southeast	0in (5mm) 70 %	100%

+9-day forecast

Date	Weather	Max. F Min. F	Max. C Min. C	Windspeed Windir.	Precip. Rainrisk	Rel. Humidity
Dec. 28	Overcast clouds	54 °F 40°F	12 °C 5°C	2mph (3km/h) southeast	0in (1mm) 30 %	94%
Dec. 29	Moderate rain	56 °F 47°F	13 °C 9°C	3mph (5km/h) south	1in (15mm) 90 %	92%
Dec. 30	Overcast clouds	46 °F 40°F	8 °C 4°C	1mph (2km/h) west	0in (0mm) 20 %	87%
Dec. 31	Overcast clouds	39 °F 35°F	4 °C 2°C	2mph (3km/h) north-northwest	0in (0mm) 20 %	93%
Jan. 01	Overcast clouds	37 °F 36°F	3 °C 2°C	1mph (2km/h) west	0in (1mm) 25 %	93%
Jan. 02	Overcast clouds	31 °F 30°F	-0 °C -1°C	2mph (3km/h) west	0in (1mm) 45 %	85%
Jan. 03	Flurries	29 °F 27°F	-2 °C -3°C	3mph (4km/h) west-northwest	0in (0mm) 25 %	70%
Jan. 04	Broken clouds	28 °F 26°F	-2 °C -3°C	1mph (2km/h) west-southwest	0in (0mm) 0 %	65%
Jan. 05	Overcast clouds	30 °F 27°F	-1 °C -3°C	1mph (2km/h) south-southeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	71%

Lake Michigan weather by month / climate table

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	Max. Temperature °F	ø. Temperature °F	Min. Temperature (°F)	Precip. (in)	Rainy Days (d)	Rel. Humidity (%)
January	35.6	27.3	20.1	1.8	4	76%
February	32.7	25.3	19.2	1.1	1	77.4%
March	38.7	30.6	19.6	0.4	1	80%
April	45.5	39	32.5	0.2	1	80.2%
May	57.2	47.7	41	1.2	2	84%
June	69.4	60.3	50.7	0	1	84.1%
July	76.3	70.9	63.5	0	0	78.1%
August	77	72.5	68.9	0.3	1	73.9%
September	75	67.1	57.2	0.4	1	72.6%
October	64.2	54.9	46	1	0	71.5%
November	52.2	43.7	35.8	1.1	1	73.1%
December	41	33.6	28.4	1.6	3	76%

°C

	Max. Temperature °C	ø. Temperature °C	Min. Temperature (°C)	Precip. (mm)	Rainy Days (d)	Rel. Humidity (%)
January	2	-2.6	-6.6	45.6	4	76%
February	0.4	-3.7	-7.1	27.3	1	77.4%
March	3.7	-0.8	-6.9	9.7	1	80%
April	7.5	3.9	0.3	5.9	1	80.2%
May	14	8.7	5	30.6	2	84%
June	20.8	15.7	10.4	0	1	84.1%
July	24.6	21.6	17.5	0	0	78.1%
August	25	22.5	20.5	8.1	1	73.9%
September	23.9	19.5	14	10.6	1	72.6%
October	17.9	12.7	7.8	24.6	0	71.5%
November	11.2	6.5	2.1	27.5	1	73.1%
December	5	0.9	-2	40.6	3	76%

June is the most draught at 0in / 0mm and January the month with the most rain around 1.8in / 45.6mm. The avg. temperature is around 72.5°F / 22.5°C, August is the hottest month in a year. February is the coolest with 25.3°F / -3.7°C avg. temperature.

Activities around Lake Michigan

Once you arrive here, you will find that there is no shortage of activities or entertainment. If you prefer to take it easy, there are a number of camping spots around the lake. On the other hand if you are an adrenalin junky, then go ahead and try out the swimming, hiking and horse back riding activities. If you visit in the warm months, then the kids can enjoy plenty of fun in the sun on the shores of the beach.

Activities & POI in Lake Michigan

Type of Activity	List
Attraction	Lighthouse Place Outlet Shopping Mall, Blue Chip Hotel, Blue Chip Casino, Michigan City Marina, Michigan City East Pierhead Light, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Monkey Island, Australian Aviary, Alligators, Petting Yard, Hawks, Otters, Cougars, Bears, Wolves, Bengal tiger, Lions, Fallow deer, Zebras, Australian Walk About: Wallaby and Emu, Bald eagles, Bobcats, Upper Aviary, Tortoise, Raptors

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