Current Weather and Forecast in Detroit, MI
Michigan, United States 🇺🇸
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About the weather in Detroit
Detroit has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 21°. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 130 days.
Detroit climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
When is Detroit at its hottest?
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.