Our verdict
The best time to visit Detroit is March-April
The very hottest temperatures in Detroit get to around 29℃ (84℉) in the height of summer. The weather in the winter, especially around January, can reach a minimum of -12℃ (11℉).
If you’re keen to work on your tan in Detroit, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around July. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Detroit in May – It’s the wettest month of the year.
Learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to go to Detroit below. Be sure to check out the handy tools we’ve included to help you search for flights and transport, accommodation, and everything else you need to plan and book your trip.
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Detroit seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Detroit as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Detroit is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Detroit
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Detroit for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Detroit climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Detroit for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Detroit in January
- Average temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average high temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average low temperature: -7℃ (19℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Detroit in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Detroit in February
- Average temperature: -3℃ (26℉)
- Average high temperature: -0℃ (32℉)
- Average low temperature: -6℃ (21℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Detroit in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Detroit in March
- Average temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average high temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 39mm (2") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Detroit in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Detroit in April
- Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 67mm (3") over 16 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Detroit in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Detroit in May
- Average temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 73mm (3") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Detroit in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Detroit in June
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 69mm (3") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Detroit in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Detroit in July
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 55mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Detroit in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Detroit in August
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 58mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Detroit in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Detroit in September
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Detroit in September, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Detroit in October
- Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 49mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Detroit in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Detroit in November
- Average temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Detroit in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Detroit in December
- Average temperature: -0℃ (32℉)
- Average high temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average low temperature: -3℃ (28℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Detroit in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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