Climate of Detroit, Michigan, USA
Point-value climate at Detroit (Michigan, United States of America). Population approximately 4,101,000.
Located in Michigan, United States of America, Detroit has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 4,101,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -4.1°C / 24.6°F in January to 23.3°C / 73.9°F in July, with rainfall varying from 48 mm / 1.9 in (January) to 89 mm / 3.5 in (September) — about 870 mm / 34.3 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Detroit's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.1°C24.6°F | 48 mm1.9″ | Snowy |
| February | -2.7°C27.1°F | 48 mm1.9″ | Snowy |
| March | 2.5°C36.5°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| April | 8.8°C47.8°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| May | 15.5°C59.9°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| June | 20.7°C69.3°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
| July | 23.3°C73.9°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| August | 22.3°C72.1°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| September | 18.1°C64.6°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
| October | 11.5°C52.7°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| November | 5°C41°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| December | -1.1°C30°F | 70 mm2.8″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Detroit?
Detroit does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Detroit's warmest month is July at an average of 23.3°C / 73.9°F, and its driest month is January with about 48 mm / 1.9 in of rain.
What is the climate of Detroit?
Detroit, in Michigan, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -4.1°C / 24.6°F in January to 23.3°C / 73.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 870 mm / 34.3 in, with the wettest month being September (89 mm / 3.5 in) and the driest January (48 mm / 1.9 in).
What is the average temperature in Detroit in July?
The average temperature in Detroit in July is 23.3°C / 73.9°F, with rainfall of about 84 mm / 3.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Detroit?
The driest month in Detroit is January, with about 48 mm / 1.9 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -4.1°C / 24.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Detroit?
The wettest month in Detroit is September, with approximately 89 mm / 3.5 in of average monthly rainfall.