City in Michigan, United States
Detroit weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Detroit
May–Jun and Sep–Oct are mild with festivals. July–Aug is warm and humid; Dec–Mar is cold and snowy, with limited outdoor activity.
Detroit weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan-1°52 mm
- Feb0°52 mm
- Mar6°56 mm
- Apr14°76 mm
- May20°97 mm
- Jun25°84 mm
- Jul28°85 mm
- Aug27°82 mm
- Sep24°74 mm
- Oct16°72 mm
- Nov8°62 mm
- Dec2°55 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C30°F | -8°C17°F | 52 mm | 87% | Freezing |
| February | 0°C33°F | -8°C18°F | 52 mm | 85% | Freezing |
| March | 6°C43°F | -3°C26°F | 56 mm | 79% | Cold |
| April | 14°C57°F | 2°C36°F | 76 mm | 75% | Cool |
| May | 20°C68°F | 9°C47°F | 97 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| June | 25°C77°F | 14°C58°F | 84 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| July | 28°C82°F | 17°C63°F | 85 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| August | 27°C81°F | 17°C62°F | 82 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| September | 24°C74°F | 13°C55°F | 74 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| October | 16°C60°F | 6°C43°F | 72 mm | 78% | Cool |
| November | 8°C47°F | 0°C33°F | 62 mm | 82% | Cold |
| December | 2°C35°F | -4°C24°F | 55 mm | 86% | Freezing |
Best months across United States
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (26°C) |
| Las Vegas | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (42°C) |
| Los Angeles | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Orlando | Feb–Apr, Nov | May (31°C) |
| Miami | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| San Francisco | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (24°C) |
| Honolulu | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (28°C) |
| Washington, D.C. | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Chicago | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Boston | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| New Orleans | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jul (30°C) |
| San Diego | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Seattle | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Maui | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (22°C) |
| Nashville | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Austin | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Miami Beach | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Key West | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Denver | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Philadelphia | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Portland | Jun–Sep | Aug (29°C) |
| Atlanta | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| San Antonio | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Charleston | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Savannah | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Fort Lauderdale | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Kauai | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (27°C) |
| Big Island | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sedona | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (35°C) |
| Detroit | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Detroit?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–Jun and Sep–Oct are mild with festivals. July–Aug is warm and humid; Dec–Mar is cold and snowy, with limited outdoor activity.
When is the rainy season in Detroit?
Rain peaks in May with about 97 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Detroit?
July, with average highs of 28°C (82°F).
How cold does Detroit get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -8°C (17°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- QLine Detroit (free fares, hours)
- SMART Bus
- Detroit Metropolitan Airport
- Visit Detroit
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.