Detroit weather in December (Michigan, United States of America)

Curious about the climate in Detroit this December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Detroit includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 4°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -3°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Detroit in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. You can typically expect 14 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 85 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Detroit. May, July and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Detroit climate page with graphs.

 

Detroit, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 74%  

Sunshine 85 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 31%  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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