Detroit weather in October
October is a fair month to visit Detroit: highs of 16°C (60°F) and about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average 6°C (43°F) and cloud cover 63% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th driest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with September, it is cooler and about as wet; November brings highs of 8°C (47°F) and 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain.
Is October a good time to visit Detroit?
fair month Weather score 62/100.
October is a fair month in Detroit. The weather is usually best in May–Sep.
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Does it rain a lot in Detroit in October?
Some rain is normal: about 72 mm (2.8 in) falls in an average October. It is the 6th driest month of the year.
How warm is Detroit in October?
Days average 16°C (60°F) and nights 6°C (43°F).
Detroit weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C (30°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 52 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
| February | 0°C (32°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 52 mm | 72% | least pleasant |
| March | 6°C (43°F) | -4°C (26°F) | 56 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
| April | 14°C (56°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 77 mm | 64% | fair |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 97 mm | 64% | best |
| June | 25°C (77°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 84 mm | 56% | best |
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 85 mm | 50% | best |
| August | 27°C (81°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm | 49% | best |
| September | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 74 mm | 49% | best |
| October | 16°C (60°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 72 mm | 63% | fair |
| November | 8°C (47°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 62 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| December | 2°C (35°F) | -5°C (24°F) | 55 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
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