Best time to go to Detroit
Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Detroit.
When is the best time to visit Detroit?
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.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +82°F in July and it has 8 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Detroit in different months
This is the average weather in Detroit for each month based on historic data:
May, June, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +82°F during July.
In January, February, March, April, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 45 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 87 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 | |||||||||||
| +61°F | +72°F | +82°F | +86°F | +91°F | +102°F | +100°F | +99°F | +95°F | +88°F | +75°F | +68°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +32°F | +36°F | +45°F | +57°F | +70°F | +79°F | +82°F | +81°F | +73°F | +61°F | +48°F | +37°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -17°F | -11°F | -2°F | +7°F | +30°F | +37°F | +50°F | +43°F | +34°F | +25°F | +9°F | -8°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +38°F | +35°F | +36°F | +43°F | +52°F | +69°F | +78°F | +77°F | +74°F | +66°F | +55°F | +45°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 75 | 72 | 68 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 71 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 76 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 28 | 25 | 50 | 87 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 114 | 79 | 77 | 69 | 44 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 27 | 28 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20 |
| 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 | 9 | 11 | 13 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 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 +82°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +21°F.
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 +74°F. Coldest water temperature is in February with +34°F in average.
When can you swim in Detroit?
You can swim in Detroit from July to August:
- In July - August the water is comfortable (70°F - 77°F);
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 76%. 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 79 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 +82°F.
What is the coldest month in Detroit?
The coldest month in Detroit is January with minimum temperatures of +21°F.
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, July, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 25 mm of rain.
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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.
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