Detroit weather in January
January in Detroit: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Detroit · #528 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 41/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Detroit climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 1°C / 34°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -5°C / 24°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Rainfall | 64 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -7°C / 20°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Snowfall | 15.9 cm / 6.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Detroit in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Detroit?
- January in Detroit: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Detroit on SeasonMap's comfort score (41/100).
- What is the weather like in Detroit in January?
- In January, Detroit averages a daily high of 1.1°C and a low of -4.7°C, with about 63.5 mm of rain over roughly 8.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Detroit in January?
- Detroit has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in January.
- Does it snow in Detroit in January?
- Detroit sees roughly 15.9 cm of snowfall in January.