Detroit weather by month
Detroit has warm summers, cold winters and moderate rain. The most pleasant months are May and September.
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Month by month
Average daytime high, night low, rain or snow, how the air feels and how strong the sun is, 1991–2020. Best months are highlighted.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Air | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F 1°C | 20°F -7°C | 2.1 in 53 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
| February | 36°F 2°C | 21°F -6°C | 2.1 in 53 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| March | 45°F 7°C | 29°F -2°C | 2.4 in 62 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| April | 58°F 14°C | 39°F 4°C | 3.1 in 80 mm | Dry | Sunny |
| May | 70°F 21°C | 50°F 10°C | 3.2 in 82 mm | Comfortable | Sunny |
| June | 79°F 26°C | 60°F 15°C | 3.6 in 91 mm | A little humid | Strong sun |
| July | 83°F 29°C | 64°F 18°C | 3.3 in 83 mm | A little humid | Strong sun |
| August | 82°F 28°C | 63°F 17°C | 3.1 in 78 mm | A little humid | Sunny |
| September | 75°F 24°C | 56°F 13°C | 3.2 in 81 mm | Comfortable | Sunny |
| October | 62°F 17°C | 45°F 7°C | 2.6 in 67 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| November | 49°F 9°C | 34°F 1°C | 2.7 in 69 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
| December | 37°F 3°C | 26°F -4°C | 2.6 in 66 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
Cities with a climate like Detroit
Whole-year match out of 100, one city per country, seasons lined up across the equator.
- Hamilton Canada92
- Vladikavkaz Russia87
- Chernivtsi Ukraine85
- Iaşi Romania84
- Morioka Japan83
- Chisinau Moldova83