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Detroit in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Detroit in April and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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April

Weather in Detroit in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Cold water
April could be a good time to visit Detroit, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +14°C, and there are typically 6 sunny days in April. However, expect about 13 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 86 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • April is usually the driest month of the year in Detroit

Average weather

☀️
+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
-14°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
86 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Detroit has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Detroit in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Detroit for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +16°C with a maximum of +28°C and a minimum of -2°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 3% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +14°C to +15°C.

Is Detroit warm or cold in April?

Detroit is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +7°C to +14°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -1°C to +4°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Detroit:

Water temperature in Detroit in April

Water in Detroit in April is Cold. It varies from +2°C to +6°C, with an average of +4°C. The air temperature averaging +14°C is higher than the water temperature.

In April, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:

The warmest water temperatures in Detroit are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +23°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +1°C.

Can you swim in Detroit in April?

We would not recommend swimming in Detroit in April, the water is very cold (+4°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Detroit in April

Detroit weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+7°C+14°C+21°C
Min. temperature
-19°C-14°C-1°C
Max. temperature
+28°C+30°C+33°C
Rainfall
50 mm86 mm97 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+1°C+4°C+8°C
Humidity
68%64%64%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
667
Cloudy days
1077
Rainy days
81314
Snowy days
620

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +7°C to +14°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 50 mm to 86 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 68% to 64%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Detroit in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Detroit is gradually decreasing during April, going from 7 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Detroit based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 123 mm, with a 57% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Detroit wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 114 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 26 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Detroit based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in April is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last April in Detroit?

This is the weather in Detroit in April 2023:
1 April
🌧️
+14°C
2 April
☀️
+7°C
3 April
☀️
+18°C
4 April
☁️
+12°C
5 April
☁️
+22°C
6 April
☀️
+17°C
7 April
☀️
+10°C
8 April
☀️
+10°C
9 April
☀️
+15°C
10 April
☀️
+19°C
11 April
☀️
+24°C
12 April
☀️
+28°C
13 April
☀️
+28°C
14 April
☀️
+28°C
15 April
☀️
+28°C
16 April
☀️
+24°C
17 April
🌧️
+10°C
18 April
☁️
+9°C
19 April
☀️
+12°C
20 April
☀️
+20°C
21 April
🌧️
+16°C
22 April
🌧️
+13°C
23 April
🌧️
+10°C
24 April
☁️
+8°C
25 April
🌧️
+7°C
26 April
🌫️
+11°C
27 April
☀️
+15°C
28 April
☀️
+12°C
29 April
🌫️
+17°C
30 April
🌧️
+15°C
In April 2023 Detroit had 17 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +16°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 18 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Detroit climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Detroit in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+13°C) and the highest in 1998 (+17°C). The driest year was 1999 with only 460 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1977 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Detroit in April:

Is April a good time to visit Detroit?

It’s always a good time to visit Detroit, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Detroit in April?

April has mild temperatures in Detroit. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Can you swim in Detroit in April?

Swimming in Detroit in April is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Detroit rainy in April?

Detroit is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Detroit in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Detroit in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

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Monthly weather in Detroit

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Detroit, 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.