In general the best time to visit Detroit is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
May, June, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +28°C during July.
In January, February, March, April, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 44 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 86 mm in April.
Climate in Detroit
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Detroit for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+16°C
+20°C
+28°C
+30°C
+33°C
+39°C
+38°C
+37°C
+35°C
+31°C
+24°C
+20°C
Average Maximum Temperature
0°C
+2°C
+7°C
+14°C
+21°C
+26°C
+28°C
+27°C
+23°C
+16°C
+9°C
+3°C
Minimum Temperature
-27°C
-24°C
-19°C
-14°C
-1°C
+3°C
+10°C
+6°C
+1°C
-4°C
-13°C
-22°C
Avg. water temperature
+3°C
+2°C
+2°C
+6°C
+11°C
+21°C
+26°C
+25°C
+24°C
+19°C
+13°C
+7°C
Humidity, %
75
72
68
64
64
65
66
71
72
71
72
75
Rain, mm
26
26
50
86
97
98
96
114
80
78
69
43
Snow, mm
27
29
19
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
21
Average wind speed, m/s
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
Sunny Days
3
4
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
7
5
3
Cloud Days
14
12
10
7
7
6
6
7
7
10
11
13
Rainy Days
3
3
8
13
14
12
12
12
11
14
11
6
Snowy Days
11
9
6
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
8
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Detroit during the whole year:
The hottest month in Detroit is July with average maximum temperature going up to +28°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -6°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Detroit during the whole year:
Detroit achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +23°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +1°C in average.
When can you swim in Detroit?
You can swim in Detroit from July to August:
In July - August the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Detroit looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Detroit is December with average humidity going up to 75%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 64%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Detroit during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is September with approximately 9 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 80 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 12 rainy days and 114 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Detroit during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 9 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Detroit:
What is the hottest month in Detroit?
The hottest month in Detroit is July with average maximum temperature of +28°C.
What is the coldest month in Detroit?
The coldest month in Detroit is January with minimum temperatures of -6°C.
Is Detroit worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Detroit could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Detroit?
if you're looking to visit Detroit when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, June, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 26 mm of rain.
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.