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 high16°C / 62°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low10°C / 50°F
Feels like (high)14°C / 57°F
Rainfall87 mm / 3.4 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days12 days
Humidity69%💧 humid
Dew point6°C / 43°F
Sunshine7.1 h/day
Daylight11.1 h
Wind23 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.

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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.

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