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Detroit in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Detroit in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Detroit in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Detroit in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +57°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 85 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to 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

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+7°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
85 mm
Total precipitation
63%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
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 +55°F with a maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +27°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +61°F.

Is Detroit warm or cold in April?

Detroit is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +30°F to +39°F.

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:

Climate in Detroit in April

Detroit weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+45°F+57°F+70°F
Min. temperature
-2°F+7°F+30°F
Max. temperature
+82°F+86°F+91°F
Rainfall
47 mm85 mm99 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
67%63%63%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
778
Cloudy days
181414
Rainy days
489
Snowy days
210

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +45°F to +57°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 47 mm to 85 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 67% to 63%. 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 7 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 5 m/s getting up to 9 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 6 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
Typically, there is a 63% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 130 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Detroit wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 99 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 25 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Detroit based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in April, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 2 mm.

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
☁️
+43°F
2 April
☀️
+44°F
3 April
🌧️
+45°F
4 April
🌧️
+42°F
5 April
🌧️
+54°F
6 April
☁️
+54°F
7 April
☁️
+51°F
8 April
☁️
+47°F
9 April
☁️
+44°F
10 April
☀️
+54°F
11 April
☀️
+71°F
12 April
☀️
+63°F
13 April
🌧️
+69°F
14 April
🌧️
+62°F
15 April
🌧️
+53°F
16 April
☀️
+50°F
17 April
☁️
+42°F
18 April
☀️
+40°F
19 April
🌧️
+43°F
20 April
☀️
+51°F
21 April
☀️
+67°F
22 April
☀️
+63°F
23 April
☀️
+79°F
24 April
☀️
+82°F
25 April
🌧️
+71°F
26 April
☀️
+57°F
27 April
☁️
+43°F
28 April
☀️
+51°F
29 April
☀️
+56°F
30 April
☀️
+61°F
In April 2023 Detroit had 15 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Detroit climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2018 (+53°F) and the highest in 2010 (+67°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 26 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2009 with 256 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!

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

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

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, 2022.

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.