Detroit weather in October
October in Detroit: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Detroit · #301 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Detroit climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 16°C / 62°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 87 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Where is Detroit?
Loading map…
Detroit in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Detroit?
- October in Detroit: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Detroit on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Detroit in October?
- In October, Detroit averages a daily high of 16.4°C and a low of 9.8°C, with about 87.2 mm of rain over roughly 11.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Detroit in October?
- Detroit has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in October.