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The best time to visit Detroit

Month-by-month climate averages for Detroit, MI, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Detroit is usually May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.

Detroit is warmest in July (highs near 82°F) and coldest in January (lows around 25°F), with roughly 38 inches of precipitation across the year and April the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, September and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February and March.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Detroit forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Detroit weather by month

what to expect in Detroit through the year

Here is Detroit's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Detroit by season.

Jan
35°
25°
Cold
Feb
43°
26°
Cool
Mar
47°
31°
Cool
Apr
59°
41°
Mild
Wettest
May
71°
51°
Mild
Jun
79°
61°
Warm
Jul
82°
65°
Warm
Aug
79°
63°
Warm
Sep
75°
60°
Warm
Oct
63°
48°
Mild
Nov
50°
37°
Cool
Dec
41°
32°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Detroit?
The most comfortable time to visit Detroit is usually May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Detroit?
July is the warmest month in Detroit, averaging highs near 82°F.
What is the coldest month in Detroit?
January is the coldest month in Detroit, with lows around 25°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February and March.
When is the rainy season in Detroit?
The wettest month in Detroit is usually April, out of roughly 38 inches of precipitation across the year.

Detroit month by month