Detroit Weather in October

What's the weather like in Detroit (Michigan) in October 2024?

The climate in Detroit during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Detroit and is typically the 6th 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.

Detroit weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16°C 60.7°F
Nightly temperature 6.5°C 43.6°F
Average temperature 11.2°C 52.2°F
Daily sunshine 5.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 56 mm 2.2 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 14.6°C 58.2°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average October is the 3rd driest 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.

October temperatures in Detroit

Detroit average temperature in October

October rainfall

Detroit average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Detroit average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Detroit in October 2024.