When is the best time to go to Detroit Lakes
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Detroit Lakes, 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.
Average temperatures in Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Detroit Lakes 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -8°C | 18mm | 5.1hrs | 10.2hrs |
The climate in Detroit Lakes during January can be summarized as very cold and dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Detroit Lakes for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Detroit Lakes and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -9°C (16°F), whilst at night -21°C (-6°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Detroit Lakes with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Detroit Lakes weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -5°C | 14mm | 6.1hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Detroit Lakes is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Detroit Lakes for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Detroit Lakes and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (23°F), whilst at night -18°C (1°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Detroit Lakes with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Detroit Lakes weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 26mm | 7.2hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Detroit Lakes is characteristically cold and dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Detroit Lakes.
March is in the spring in Detroit Lakes and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Detroit Lakes with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Detroit Lakes weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 48mm | 8.5hrs | 14.6hrs |
Detroit Lakes's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Detroit Lakes.
April is in the spring in Detroit Lakes and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Detroit Lakes with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Detroit Lakes weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 68mm | 9.7hrs | 16.2hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Detroit Lakes and the temperature is generally mild.
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 Lakes.
May is in the spring in Detroit Lakes and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Detroit Lakes with around 68mm 2.7 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Detroit Lakes weather in May »
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 104mm | 10.7hrs | 10.2hrs |
June is a damp month in Detroit Lakes and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Detroit Lakes.
June is in the summer in Detroit Lakes and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Detroit Lakes with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a 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 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Detroit Lakes weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 94mm | 11.9hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Detroit Lakes is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Detroit Lakes, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Detroit Lakes and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Detroit Lakes with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 11.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Detroit Lakes weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 86mm | 10.5hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Detroit Lakes is characteristically warm and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Detroit Lakes, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Detroit Lakes and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Detroit Lakes with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Detroit Lakes weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 67mm | 8hrs | 14.6hrs |
Detroit Lakes's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Detroit Lakes, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Detroit Lakes and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Detroit Lakes with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.
Detroit Lakes weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 48mm | 6.1hrs | 16.2hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Detroit Lakes and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Detroit Lakes.
October is in the fall / autumn in Detroit Lakes and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Detroit Lakes with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Detroit Lakes weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 22mm | 4.1hrs | 10.2hrs |
Cold and dry weather often prevails in Detroit Lakes during the month of November
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Detroit Lakes.
November is in the fall / autumn in Detroit Lakes and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Detroit Lakes with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Detroit Lakes weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -6°C | 19mm | 3.9hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Detroit Lakes is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Detroit Lakes for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Detroit Lakes and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (21°F), whilst at night -17°C (2°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Detroit Lakes with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Detroit Lakes weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 27.4°C 81.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 14mm 0.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 11.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -9.4°C 15.1°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 104mm 4.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 16.5°C 61.7°F |
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