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.
The most comfortable time to visit Detroit is usually May, June and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.
Detroit is warmest in July (highs near 81°F) and coldest in February (lows around 20°F), with roughly 38 inches of precipitation across the year and September the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March and December.
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, 1991-2020 averagesHere 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.