When is the best time to visit Detroit?
The best time to visit Detroit is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
Temperatures peak in July at around 23°C (74°F). July is the wettest month, with about 101 mm of rain. Outside May–October the numbers move but the year has no single wet or dry season.
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Detroit weather by month
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Average temperature and rainfall, month by month
Every figure below is a 1991–2020 climate normal for Detroit, in °C and °F. Open a month for what to expect and what to pack.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -4°C / 25°F | 69 mm |
| February | -2°C / 28°F | 61 mm |
| March | 2°C / 36°F | 71 mm |
| April | 9°C / 48°F | 92 mm |
| May | 15°C / 59°F | 100 mm |
| June | 21°C / 69°F | 83 mm |
| July | 23°C / 74°F | 101 mm |
| August | 22°C / 72°F | 74 mm |
| September | 18°C / 65°F | 87 mm |
| October | 12°C / 53°F | 75 mm |
| November | 5°C / 41°F | 74 mm |
| December | 0°C / 31°F | 72 mm |
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FAQs about Detroit weather
Climate averages for Detroit, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Detroit is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 23°C.
July is the wettest month, with about 101 mm of rain.
January is the coolest month, averaging -4°C (25°F) against 23°C (74°F) in July.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what each month is usually like, which is what you want when booking ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
