Monthly weather scores combine temperatures, sunshine, rain, and comfort signals to highlight when Detroitis at its most inviting, and when the weather is least cooperative.
Back to weather detailsOverall score 43.7%
Overall score 16.0%
A simple average of the Heat Seeker, Mild Moderate, and Sun And Dry scores.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. May
Score 43.7%
2. September
Score 43.3%
3. August
Score 42.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. January
Score 16.0%
2. February
Score 16.3%
3. December
Score 17.7%
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 54.0%
2. August
Score 54.0%
3. June
Score 46.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. January
Score 11.0%
2. February
Score 11.0%
3. December
Score 12.0%
Mild Moderate Score is designed for those who prefer comfortable, temperate weather conditions. It favors moderate temperatures and balanced weather patterns.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. May
Score 70.0%
2. October
Score 51.0%
3. September
Score 35.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. April
Score 8.0%
2. February
Score 10.0%
3. January
Score 11.0%
Sun And Dry Score maximizes sun exposure and minimizes all forms of precipitation. Temperature is secondary, preferring mild-to-warm conditions.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. August
Score 53.0%
2. July
Score 52.0%
3. June
Score 51.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. January
Score 26.0%
2. February
Score 28.0%
3. December
Score 29.0%