Tomorrow in Detroit looks
partly cloudy, with a high of 50°
and an overnight low of 38°.
Rain is unlikely (10% chance).
Winds top out near 6 mph,
and the UV index reaches 2 (low).
Average conditions span from January lows near 21°F (-6°C) to July highs around 82°F (28°C). That 34°C (61°F) spread makes the time of year especially important.
Seasonal change
July highs reach 82°F (28°C), while January lows fall to 21°F (-6°C).
Typical day and night
Detroit averages 59°F (15°C) by day and 44°F (6°C) at night across the year.
Rain and sunshine
About 943 mm (37.1 inches) falls across 130 wet days, with 8.5 hours of sunshine on an average day.
July, averaging 82°F (28°C) by day and 66°F (19°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 95°F (35°C).
When should I visit Detroit?
Aim for July to October if you get the choice: these are the warmest and brightest weeks of the year, and highs average 75°F (24°C) against roughly 11 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in July.
Which month is wettest in Detroit?
June, at 3.7 inches (94 mm) over about 12 days. February is the driest month, at 2.4 inches (60 mm).
How does Detroit compare to other cities?
Its 51°F (10°C) annual average is cooler than 85% of the 3496 cities in our dataset, which are all measured on the same 2015-2024 basis.
How sunny is Detroit?
8.5 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in June at 12.3 hours.
Does it snow in Detroit?
Yes - about 17 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated November through April.
What is the coldest month in Detroit?
January, with highs of 33°F (0°C) and lows near 21°F (-6°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -18°F (-28°C).
How often does it rain in Detroit?
About 130 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 37.1 inches (943 mm). That works out at roughly 7.3 mm on an average wet day.