Best time to visit Detroit

Guides don't agree on one best time. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.

Guides don't agree on one best time

“the best time to visit is going to be between mid-April and late September/early October” dangerous-business.com
“May, July and September typically offer the most optimal weather in Detroit.” weather-and-climate.com
“Spring and fall are mild and pleasant.” visitdetroit.com

Detroit month by month

Average high and low in Detroit, and days with rain

January32°F / 19°F · 13 rainy daysChecking fares…January is the coldest month: highs near 1C (34F), nights around -8C (18F).January has the lowest precipitation but about 14 snowy days.
February35°F / 21°F · 11 rainy daysChecking fares…February is one of the months with fewer rainy days.
March46°F / 29°F · 11 rainy daysChecking fares…Late October through March brings likely snow and cold weather.NCAA Men's Final Four · NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
April59°F / 39°F · 13 rainy daysChecking fares…Mid-April starts the best stretch, when museums, tours and attractions are all open.
May70°F / 50°F · 13 rainy daysChecking fares…May is rated among the best months for weather; humidity is lowest at 65%.
June80°F / 60°F · 11 rainy daysChecking fares…June is the wettest month, averaging 110 mm over 13 rainy days.
July84°F / 64°F · 11 rainy daysChecking fares…July and August are the warmest months of the year.
August81°F / 63°F · 10 rainy daysChecking fares…One visitor in August met a hot and humid heat wave that made outdoor time harder.
September74°F / 56°F · 10 rainy daysChecking fares…September is rated among the best months for weather and has fewer rainy days.
October62°F / 44°F · 11 rainy daysChecking fares…Late October starts the snow-and-cold stretch, after the best weather window ends around early October.
November49°F / 34°F · 11 rainy daysChecking fares…November is one of the months with less optimal conditions.
December37°F / 25°F · 13 rainy daysChecking fares…December is the darkest month, with only about 2.8 hours of sunshine a day.

Weather: Detroit averages (1991 to 2020 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.

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What's on in Detroit

Festivals and seasons through the year

Busy, quiet and what to watch for

Busiest

Mid-April to early OctoberBest weather and everything is open.

Quietest

Late October to MarchSnow and cold weather likely.

Watch for

SummerHot and humid heat waves can occur.
WinterOccasional thunderstorms in warm months and heavy snowfall in winter.

Questions people ask

Does it get really cold in Detroit?: Yes. January highs are around 1C (34F), with nights near -8C (18F).
Does Detroit get a lot of snow?: Winters bring heavy snowfall at times; January has about 14 snowy days.

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