Planning a Holiday in Detroit

Detroit, the Motown, boasts attractive hotels, world-class museums, great festivals and events, diverse shopping, cool nightlife, excellent food and moderate temperature. This city has it all to keep the travelers happy and occupied. The Motown is known for its snowy, nippy winters, and sunny summers. The city’s location on the lake makes it receptive to the foggy climate. Detroit experiences all four seasons, with spring and autumn being pleasant seasons, summers are warm, and winters are cold. Detroit hosts several events and festivals throughout the year.

Spring Holiday in Detroit (April-May)

Spring is the best time to visit Detroit, Michigan. This season draws many travelers from across the world. The hotels are affordable, and the weather is pleasant.

Average high temperature in Detroit during spring is in mid-60s and average low temperature is in mid-40s.

Shorts, t-shirts and long sleeve shorts

Jacket or sweater for night time

Jeans, skirts, and long pants

Windcheater

Closed-toed shoes

Detroit Spring Festivals

Selfridge Air Show

Summer is the peak tourist period in Detroit. This time of the year is warm, and good for outdoor activities, like boating, biking and fishing. If you want to enjoy the weather and the city liveliness and vibrancy, then this is the season! Make hotel bookings in advance, as this is the peak time!

Average high temperature in Detroit during the summer season is in 80s, and average low temperature in Detroit is in 60s; hot and humid.

Lightweight clothes

One or two long-sleeved lightweight sweater

Flip-flops or Sneakers

T-shorts and short sleeve shirts

Shorts and tank shorts

Windcheater

Sunglasses and Sunblock

Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival

Telegraph Cruise

Michigan Jazz Festival

Bayview Mackinac Race

Michigan State Fair

Fash Bash

Another good time to visit Detroit is autumn. The temperature takes a nosedive during this season.

Average high temperature during fall season in Detroit is in mid-50s and average low temperature is in 40s.

Long pants, jeans, t-shirts and long sleeves

Jacket and sweater

Boots and closed-toed shoes

Dress with jacket

Winters in Detroit are severe and nippy with snowstorms and heavy rainfall. Crowds thin out during this season. The hotel rates are also low.

Average high temperature in Detroit during winters is in mid-40s and average low temperature is in mid-20s; frosty and snowy.

Dress with heavy coat

Jackets, coats and Sweaters

Shoes and Boots

Winter Hats, scarves, socks and Lined gloves

Dark glasses

Warm clothes

Warm pants and jeans

Ann Arbor Folk Festival

Oudoorama

Michigan Home & Garden Show