Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
69°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Detroit
United States · North America
Mild days with cool nights and some sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
69°F
Lows around 53°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 13 wet days, the highest monthly average.
42%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10.7 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 60° and nights feel near 50°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
38%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy conditions are typical in May. More a comfort consideration than a planning concern.
10 mphMay Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 66°F, easing to about 64°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning59°F
Rain16%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday64°F
Rain18%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon66°F
Rain19%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening63°F
Rain16%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Data 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