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Detroit weather in September

Long-run climate averages for Detroit, MI in September, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

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September at a glance

In September, Detroit averages 73°F by day and 58°F at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.

September in Detroit averages a daytime high of 73°F and an overnight low of 58°F, which reads as warm for this part of the world. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year Detroit sees roughly 38 inches of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Detroit forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Detroit weather by month

what to expect in Detroit through the year, 1991-2020 averages

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
31°
21°
Cold
Feb
37°
20°
Cold
Mar
44°
28°
Cool
Apr
55°
37°
Cool
May
69°
49°
Mild
Jun
78°
60°
Warm
Jul
81°
64°
Warm
Aug
80°
64°
Warm
Sep
73°
58°
Warm
Wettest
Oct
60°
45°
Mild
Nov
47°
34°
Cool
Dec
36°
27°
Cold

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Detroit, scoring 94/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 80. See the full US accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Detroit in September?
Detroit averages a daytime high of 73°F in September, with overnight lows around 58°F. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is September a good time to visit Detroit?
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.
Does it rain a lot in Detroit in September?
September is the wettest month of the year in Detroit, out of roughly 38 inches of precipitation across the year.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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