Temperatures in October
It's warm in October in Detroit with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 15°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Detroit in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Detroit with hot temperatures, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights close to 15°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature drops to around 26°C, with nights close to 12°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Detroit will be around 24°C, with nights close to 12°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 136 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 23% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Detroit. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Detroit in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
26°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
22°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
136 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 14 days | |
September
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Detroit?
After some sun? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Detroit. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in Detroit runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Detroit in October
With 37°C, Detroit hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -3°C to a high of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Detroit
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Detroit, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Detroit
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Detroit, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 7 days of rain in Detroit.
Daily UV Index in October in Detroit
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Detroit, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Detroit Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Detroit, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Detroit Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Detroit, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Detroit
Click on a specific day in October for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Detroit. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Detroit by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Detroit. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
