Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
56°Ftypical April high
Typical range
April climate
April in Detroit
United States · North America
Cool days and some sun.
Good overall
Mid to late
Daytime high
56°F
Lows around 41°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 11 wet days, more than in most months.
37%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
9.2 hApril sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryApril Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In April, afternoons feel about 44° and nights feel near 35°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
37%April Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy April days can feel brisker in open spots.
11 mphApril Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical April day
April late afternoons are around 54°F, easing to about 51°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning46°F
Rain16%
Cloud62%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday52°F
Rain19%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon54°F
Rain18%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening51°F
Rain15%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 21 | 2.5 | 10 | 5.5 | 76 |
| Feb | 35 | 23 | 2.3 | 9 | 6.9 | 74 |
| Mar | 44 | 30 | 2.6 | 9 | 8.2 | 70 |
| Apr | 56 | 41 | 3.4 | 11 | 9.2 | 67 |
| May | 69 | 53 | 3.5 | 13 | 10.7 | 69 |
| Jun | 78 | 64 | 3.4 | 11 | 12.4 | 68 |
| Jul | 82 | 67 | 3.2 | 10 | 12.7 | 69 |
| Aug | 80 | 66 | 2.9 | 10 | 11.4 | 73 |
| Sep | 74 | 59 | 2.6 | 8 | 9.9 | 74 |
| Oct | 61 | 47 | 2.6 | 10 | 7.7 | 74 |
| Nov | 48 | 37 | 2.5 | 9 | 6.0 | 73 |
| Dec | 37 | 28 | 2.7 | 10 | 5.0 | 78 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology