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Detroit weather in May

Weather in Detroit: May

Average day temperature: 66.7°F
Average night temperature: 54.7°F
Number of sunny days: 12 days
Day length: 14.1 - 15.1 hours
Number of rainy days: 4 days
Precipitation totals: 2.4 in.

Air temperature in May, °F

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2026
2025
2024

The highest day temperature during May of 2026 was 91°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 34°F. Daily and nightly averages during May were 68.2°F and 50.9°F.

Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days

Number of sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days in May is almost equal.

Precipitation total in May, in.

Precipitation total value in Detroit in May is 2.1 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.

Wind speed in May, mph

The average wind speed value in May is 8.1 mph

Average sunny hours

This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in May is: 8.7.

Best time for vacation in Detroit

Sunniest months:
June 15 days
July 15 days
August 15 days
Warmest months:
July 83.1 °F
August 80.8 °F
June 77.4 °F
Coldest months:
January 28.0 °F
February 30.3 °F
December 35.6 °F
Rainiest months:
April 5 days
June 5 days
August 4 days
Windiest months:
April 10.0 mph
March 9.8 mph
January 9.6 mph

Detroit on a weather map

Detroit
+57°F
NW 6 mph
Feels like: +55°F
Precip.: 6%
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24 Hours Forecast
Detroit
Local time: 20:10
October 23, friday
2100
57°F
NW
6 mph
October 24, saturday
0000
55°F
W
5 mph
0300
52°F
W
5 mph
0600
52°F
SW
4 mph
0900
50°F
SW
4 mph
1200
59°F
W
4 mph
1500
64°F
NW
4 mph
1800
63°F
NW
5 mph
Units of measurement: °C / °F