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The temperatures in Detroit in May are usually low and can range between 10°C and 18°C.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of May in Detroit. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Detroit in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Detroit in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Detroit before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2° / -7° | 5 | 9 | 17 | 74 mm | Awful | Detroit in January |
| February | -1° / -6° | 5 | 8 | 16 | 76 mm | Awful | Detroit in February |
| March | 5° / -1° | 7 | 16 | 8 | 86 mm | Awful | Detroit in March |
| April | 11° / 4° | 10 | 17 | 3 | 161 mm | Awful | Detroit in April |
| May | 18° / 10° | 9 | 22 | 0 | 193 mm | Ok | Detroit in May |
| June | 23° / 16° | 9 | 21 | 0 | 209 mm | Good | Detroit in June |
| July | 26° / 19° | 9 | 22 | 0 | 178 mm | Good | Detroit in July |
| August | 26° / 19° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 162 mm | Good | Detroit in August |
| September | 22° / 15° | 7 | 23 | 0 | 122 mm | Ok | Detroit in September |
| October | 15° / 9° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 116 mm | Ok | Detroit in October |
| November | 8° / 3° | 6 | 19 | 5 | 78 mm | Bad | Detroit in November |
| December | 2° / -2° | 7 | 12 | 13 | 71 mm | Awful | Detroit in December |