Detroit Weather

Detroit and the rest of southeastern Michigan enjoys a characteristically Midwestern mild and seasonal climate, which is influenced by the Great Lakes.

Summer and autumn

Summer in Detroit is hot and humid, and the hottest month of the year is July, bringing high humidity and temperatures reaching up to 30°C. The autumn weather is usually warm, making this the perfect time for visitors to take in the amazing autumn colours.

Winter

Wintertime lasts from November through March, when temperatures can plunge to below 0°C. In the coldest month, January, the mercury usually stays well below freezing point. During this time, there are periods of snow, which may cause driving problems. Many outdoor attractions also close for winter.

Average monthly precipitation ranges from about two to five inches, being heaviest in the summer months. Rainfall is spread fairly evenly over the year, with a few inches being recorded each month.

Average Temperature (°C)

30 22 15 8 0

Jan 3.3

Feb 5.0

Mar 6.5

Apr 8.6

May 11.8

Jun 15.5

Jul 18.4

Aug 18.8

Sep 16.2

Oct 11.8

Nov 6.8

Dec 3.8

Rainfall (mm)

360 270 180 90 0

Jan 324.8

Feb 260.0

Mar 239.2

Apr 166.1

May 123.6

Jun 83.0

Jul 22.8

Aug 40.6

Sep 90.4

Oct 163.0

Nov 330.2

Dec 355.0