Detroit Weather Forecast
Detroit weather: 71°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Detroit
No snow is in the current forecast window for Detroit.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January, February and December.
16-day forecast for Detroit
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 53° | 4% | 16 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 56° | 2% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 84° / 58° | 56% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 84° / 66° | 56% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 65° | 12% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 61° | 3% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 69° | 15% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 72° | 22% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 63° | 17% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 73° / 65° | 17% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 65° | 15% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 91° / 71° | 14% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 67° | 19% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 85° / 65° | 16% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 83° / 68° | 19% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 82° / 64° | 24% | 8 mph | 6 |
Climate in Detroit month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 17° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 36° | 22° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 50° | 33° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 60° | 42° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 69° | 51° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 81° | 63° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 84° | 67° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 79° | 63° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 75° | 59° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 63° | 48° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 49° | 37° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 39° | 28° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Detroit?
Detroit is a city in Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.3314, -83.0458. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Detroit right now?
It is currently 71°F (22°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 53% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Detroit?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Detroit, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Detroit in?
Detroit observes America/Detroit (UTC-04:00). The local time is 8:26 PM.
How many people live in Detroit?
Detroit has a population of approximately 630.000.
What is the nearest airport to Detroit?
The closest airports are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 196 mi away and O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 250 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Detroit?
Popular options include Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Hocking Hills State Park, CN Tower, Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls State Park and Indiana Dunes National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 8:26 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
