December · United States
Best time to visit Detroit in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Detroit in December
Average temperature 0°C, 55 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.2/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 55 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Detroit scores 4.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 55 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Detroit's Motown history, art deco towers and riverfront tell the story of American industry.
December in Detroit: expect compromises
At 0°C (33°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
55 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.9 hours of daylight.
That is 4.2/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Detroit — 4.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Detroit in December?
- In December, Detroit averages 0°C, 55 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Detroit?
- December earns a 4.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Detroit in December?
- Expect about 55 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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