Detroit in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Detroit in may 2025
The weather in Detroit in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather 7.2cm
Weather at 6am
56°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
23%
17%
13%
Weather at 12pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
25%
16%
15%
Weather at 6pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
21%
16%
13%
Weather at 3am
54°F
40%
19%
18%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Detroit in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Detroit in may.
The climate of Detroit in may is good
The climate in may in Detroit is wet (with 6.7in of rainfall over 9 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 5.8in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate quite comfortable there this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 67°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Detroit is 61°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Detroit in may with a maximum record of 90°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 32°F in 2020. You can plan to have about 18 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 58% of the month.
On this month of may, day length in Detroit is generally 14:36. Sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset is at 19:47.
With good weather conditions, may is a good time to go there.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Detroit in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 90°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 32°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 18 day(s) (58%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (30%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.2in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 7.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.13km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 39% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:11 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:47 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:36 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Detroit in may 2024:
54°F to 72°F
54°F to 63°F
58°F to 67°F
58°F to 70°F
61°F to 68°F
50°F to 67°F
50°F to 67°F
58°F to 77°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 58°F
49°F to 56°F
49°F to 67°F
59°F to 77°F
50°F to 63°F
56°F to 70°F
54°F to 72°F
59°F to 76°F
61°F to 79°F
61°F to 81°F
61°F to 83°F
68°F to 81°F
67°F to 83°F
59°F to 76°F
61°F to 79°F
65°F to 76°F
58°F to 77°F
65°F to 68°F
58°F to 68°F
56°F to 63°F
49°F to 68°F
52°F to 72°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in may
Cities near Detroit:
| Cleveland in may | good weather |
| Pittsburgh in may | good weather |
| Niagara Falls in may | good weather |
| Buffalo in may | good weather |
| Cincinnati in may | good weather |
| Chicago in may | good weather |
| Indianapolis in may | good weather |
| Wisconsin in may | good weather |
| Louisville (Kentucky) in may | good weather |
| Illinois in may | good weather |
| Washington D. C. in may | good weather |
| Baltimore in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Detroit in may:
Weather data for Detroit for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Detroit. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Detroit can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Detroit.