Typical Weather in Detroit, MI in December
35° F Avg High
24° F Avg Low
6 Rainy Days
☀️ Temperature Summary
December is one of the cooler months of the year for Detroit, with highs averaging around 35°F. You can expect overnight lows near 24°F most days. Temperatures will usually fall as the month goes on, with daily high temperatures ranging between 41°F and 34°F.
You may want to consider a warmer month to visit Detroit, unless you're ready to brave the cold. If you're looking to travel when it's warmer, you might consider visiting in November instead, when daily highs are typically closer to 47°.
High Temps Throughout the Year
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☔ Rain Summary
You can expect about a 18% chance of rain for any given day in December. It's one of the drier months of the year for Detroit, with total rainfall for the month around 2 inches.
Rainfall Throughout the Year
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