When is the best time to go to Detroit

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Detroit, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Detroit weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Detroit are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Detroit January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 50mm 3.8hrs 10.5hrs

Detroit's weather in January is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Detroit for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Detroit and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Detroit with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Detroit February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 46mm 4.7hrs 11.6hrs

February in Detroit is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Detroit for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Detroit and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (33°F), whilst at night -8°C (19°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Detroit with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Detroit March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 67mm 5.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Detroit is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Detroit for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Detroit and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Detroit with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Detroit April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 79mm 7hrs 14.3hrs

Detroit's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Detroit.

April is in the spring in Detroit and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Detroit with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Detroit May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 73mm 8.8hrs 15.6hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Detroit and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Detroit, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Detroit and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Detroit with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Detroit June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 92mm 10.1hrs 10.5hrs

Detroit's weather in June is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Detroit, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Detroit and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Detroit with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Detroit July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 85mm 10.4hrs 11.6hrs

July in Detroit is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Detroit, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Detroit and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Detroit with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Detroit August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 83mm 9.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Detroit is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Detroit, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Detroit and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Detroit with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Detroit weather in August »

September

Detroit September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 73mm 7.2hrs 14.3hrs

Detroit's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Detroit, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Detroit and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Detroit with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Detroit weather in September »

October

Detroit October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 56mm 5.9hrs 15.6hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Detroit and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Detroit, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Detroit and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Detroit with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Detroit November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 71mm 3.7hrs 10.5hrs

November in Detroit is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Detroit for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Detroit and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (47°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Detroit with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Detroit December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 75mm 3hrs 11.6hrs

December in Detroit is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Detroit for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Detroit and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Detroit with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

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Detroit weather stats

Detroit weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.7°C 81.9°F
Driest month: February 46mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: July 10.4hrs
Coldest month: January -1.3°C 29.7°F
Wettest month: June 92mm 3.6ins
Warmest sea: August 22.3°C 72.1°F
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