Detroit weather
At 8:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 10°C (51°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Detroit sits 182 m (597 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Detroit weather
Is it raining in Detroit right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 10° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Detroit this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–23° and lows of 3–16°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Detroit lately?
In the past 7 days, Detroit had 1 rainy day and 1.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Detroit?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Detroit weather by month
When is the best time to visit Detroit?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Detroit is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -1°C (30°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Detroit?
May is the wettest month, with about 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 52 mm (2.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Detroit?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -1°C (30°F) and lows of -8°C (17°F).
Does Detroit have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 97 mm (3.8 in).
Detroit weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months