Planning a trip to Detroit in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +81°F and approximately 10 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 8 rainy days and 97 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
97 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Detroit has good weather in August.
Average temperature in Detroit in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Detroit for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in August is +84°F with a maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +57°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +82°F.
Is Detroit warm or cold in August?
Detroit is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +82°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +66°F to +64°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is one of the warmest months in Detroit, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Detroit in August
Detroit weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+82°F
+81°F
+73°F
Min. temperature
+50°F
+43°F
+34°F
Max. temperature
+100°F
+99°F
+95°F
Rainfall
94 mm
97 mm
80 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
66%
70%
71%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
11
10
11
Cloudy days
12
13
12
Rainy days
8
8
7
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as good as in July.It’s getting colder in August. From +82°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +81°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 94 mm to 97 mm.Humidity rises from 66% to 70%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in July to 10 in August.
September brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Detroit in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Detroit is gradually increasing during August, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Detroit based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 109 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Detroit, here is a comparison with other months, 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.
How was the weather last August in Detroit?
This is the weather in Detroit in August 2023:
1 August
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+87°F
2 August
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+84°F
3 August
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+93°F
4 August
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+83°F
5 August
🌫️
+85°F
6 August
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+90°F
7 August
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+92°F
8 August
🌧️
+89°F
9 August
☁️
+84°F
10 August
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+86°F
11 August
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+80°F
12 August
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+81°F
13 August
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+74°F
14 August
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+74°F
15 August
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+82°F
16 August
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+81°F
17 August
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+81°F
18 August
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+84°F
19 August
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+85°F
20 August
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+84°F
21 August
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+78°F
22 August
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+80°F
23 August
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+83°F
24 August
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+87°F
25 August
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+84°F
26 August
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+79°F
27 August
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+79°F
28 August
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+86°F
29 August
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+87°F
30 August
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+82°F
31 August
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+83°F
In August 2023 Detroit had 21 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Detroit climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Detroit in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+77°F) and the highest in 2021 (+88°F). The driest year was 2010 with only 38 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1980 with 373 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Detroit in August:
Is August a good time to visit Detroit?
August is a really good time to go to Detroit. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Detroit.
Can you sunbathe in Detroit in August?
August is warm in Detroit. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Detroit rainy in August?
Detroit is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Detroit in August?
The amount of sunny days in Detroit during August varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
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.