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Detroit in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Detroit in July 2024

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Detroit in July? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +82°F and approximately 11 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 8 rainy days and 94 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • July is usually the hottest month of the year in Detroit;

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
94 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Detroit has good weather in July.

Average temperature in Detroit in July

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

The expected average maximum temperature in July is +84°F with a maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +57°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +84°F.

Is Detroit warm or cold in July?

Detroit is typically warm in July.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +79°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +61°F to +66°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

July is the hottest month in Detroit, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Detroit in July

Detroit weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+79°F+82°F+81°F
Min. temperature
+37°F+50°F+43°F
Max. temperature
+102°F+100°F+99°F
Rainfall
97 mm94 mm97 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
64%66%70%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
101110
Cloudy days
121213
Rainy days
888
Snowy days
000

July weather is still as good as in June. It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +79°F to +82°F during the day. As July arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 97 mm to 94 mm. Humidity rises from 64% to 66%. Winds are calmer in comparison to June, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in July, from 10 to 11.

August brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 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 July, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Detroit based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in July, with total rainfall of approximately 105 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how July 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.

How was the weather last July in Detroit?

This is the weather in Detroit in July 2023:
1 July
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+88°F
2 July
☀️
+85°F
3 July
☀️
+84°F
4 July
☀️
+90°F
5 July
☁️
+90°F
6 July
☁️
+86°F
7 July
☀️
+83°F
8 July
☀️
+84°F
9 July
☀️
+80°F
10 July
☀️
+83°F
11 July
☀️
+86°F
12 July
☀️
+83°F
13 July
🌧️
+80°F
14 July
☀️
+81°F
15 July
☀️
+82°F
16 July
🌧️
+81°F
17 July
🌧️
+78°F
18 July
🌧️
+89°F
19 July
☀️
+93°F
20 July
☀️
+89°F
21 July
☀️
+91°F
22 July
☀️
+91°F
23 July
☀️
+89°F
24 July
☀️
+88°F
25 July
☀️
+81°F
26 July
☀️
+81°F
27 July
☀️
+83°F
28 July
☀️
+83°F
29 July
☀️
+82°F
30 July
☀️
+83°F
31 July
☀️
+85°F
In July 2023 Detroit had 25 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 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 July has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+78°F) and the highest in 2012 (+92°F). The driest year was 1999 with only 38 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 357 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Detroit in July:

Is July a good time to visit Detroit?

July 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 July?

July 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 July?

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

Is it sunny in Detroit in July?

The amount of sunny days in Detroit during July varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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.