Winter
Dec → Feb0 to 3°
nights -7 to -3°
- 6 rainy days · 39 mm
When is the best time to visit Detroit?
- Jan0°not recommended
- Feb2°not recommended
- Mar7°not recommended
- Apr14°fair
- May21°recommended
- Jun26°recommended
- Jul29°recommended
- Aug27°recommended
- Sep24°recommended
- Oct16°recommended
- Nov9°fair
- Dec3°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Detroit, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0° | -7° | 37 mm | 6 d | |
| February | 2° | -6° | 36 mm | 6 d | |
| March | 7° | -2° | 51 mm | 7 d | |
| April | 14° | 4° | 72 mm | 9 d | |
| May | 21° | 10° | 89 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| June | 26° | 16° | 79 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| July | 29° | 18° | 82 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| August | 27° | 18° | 79 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| September | 24° | 13° | 79 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| October | 16° | 7° | 58 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| November | 9° | 1° | 55 mm | 7 d | |
| December | 3° | -3° | 44 mm | 7 d |
The four seasons in Detroit, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Detroit City Airport) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May7 to 21°
nights -2 to 10°
- 9 rainy days · 71 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug26 to 29°
nights 16 to 18°
- 7 rainy days · 80 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov9 to 24°
nights 1 to 13°
- 7 rainy days · 64 mm
Book early for May to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Detroit, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h16 of daylight, in December 9h05, a difference of 6h11.
9h24Jan
10h30Feb
11h48Mar
13h19Apr
14h35May
15h16Jun
14h59Jul
13h53Aug
12h25Sep
10h58Oct
9h42Nov
9h05Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Detroit City Airport" (42.41°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Detroit, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended0°-7° at night
- 37 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended2°-6° at night
- 36 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended7°-2° at night
- 51 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair14°4° at night
- 72 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended21°10° at night
- 89 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended26°16° at night
- 79 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended29°18° at night
- 82 mm · 8 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended27°18° at night
- 79 mm · 7 d
High season, book early
September
Recommended24°13° at night
- 79 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended16°7° at night
- 58 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair9°1° at night
- 55 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended3°-3° at night
- 44 mm · 7 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 0 °C at the warmest of the day, -7 °C at night. Rain stays light: 37 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Deep winter: 2 °C at the warmest of the day, -6 °C at night. Rain stays light: 36 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, -2 °C at night. Rain stays light: 51 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 14 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (72 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (89 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 26 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Rain stays light: 79 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 29 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (82 mm). High season: book early.
August. 27 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 79 mm over 7 days. High season: book early.
September. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 79 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 16 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (58 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 9 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Rain stays light: 55 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 3 °C at the warmest of the day, -3 °C at night. Rain stays light: 44 mm over 7 days. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Detroit?
May to October: over these months, average highs range from 16 to 29 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Detroit City Airport).
Which month should you avoid in Detroit?
March: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 51 mm over 7 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Detroit City Airport).
What is the hottest month in Detroit?
July, with 29 °C on average in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Detroit City Airport).
What is the coldest month in Detroit?
January, with 0 °C at best during the day and -7 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Detroit City Airport).
What is the driest month in Detroit?
February: 36 mm over 6 days of rain, against 89 mm in May, the wettest month.
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