Weather in Detroit in April
In an average April, Detroit sees a daily high around 58°F and a low around 40°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 58°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 43°F to 73°F |
| Average low | 40°F |
| Typical low range | 30°F to 51°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
April records
The most extreme April on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total April accumulation.
High
Highest
88°F
1990-04-25
Lowest
27°F
1982-04-06
Low
Highest
68°F
2002-04-17
Lowest
4°F
1982-04-08
Feels-like
Highest
94°F
1990-04-25
Lowest
-9°F
1982-04-08
Humidity
Highest
15.3 g/m³
2026-04-15
Lowest
1.8 g/m³
1982-04-07
Wind
Highest
30 mph
1984-04-30
Lowest
4 mph
2012-04-12
Gust
Highest
63 mph
1984-04-30
Lowest
12 mph
1984-04-19
Precip
Wettest
6.08 in
2009
Driest
1.65 in
2004
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