May weather in Detroit, OR
The average temperature in Detroit in May is 55.8°F (46.3°F–65.2°F). Average precipitation: 6.02 inches.
May is a spring month in Detroit, and is warmer than the annual average of 52.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 18.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 16 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 38m. For travel, May is a wet month.
Avg High
65.2°F
Avg Low
46.3°F
Precipitation
6.02 in
Daylight
14h 38m
May records in Detroit
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 84.9°F (1998) | 32.0°F (1962) | 1.79 in (2001) |
| May 2 | 88.0°F (2014) | 32.0°F (2011) | 1.82 in (1984) |
| May 3 | 84.0°F (2016) | 30.0°F (2002) | 1.31 in (1977) |
| May 4 | 91.9°F (1992) | 28.9°F (2002) | 1.60 in (2010) |
| May 5 | 88.0°F (1992) | 28.0°F (2002) | 1.87 in (2009) |
| May 6 | 89.1°F (1992) | 28.9°F (2002) | 1.98 in (1963) |
| May 7 | 96.1°F (1987) | 27.0°F (2002) | 1.76 in (2024) |
| May 8 | 93.0°F (1987) | 34.0°F (1996) | 1.90 in (1991) |
| May 9 | 91.0°F (1987) | 34.0°F (2008) | 1.30 in (2014) |
| May 10 | 90.0°F (2020) | 34.0°F (1987) | 1.50 in (2014) |
| May 11 | 86.0°F (1993) | 35.1°F (1971) | 1.40 in (2004) |
| May 12 | 91.0°F (1997) | 33.1°F (2000) | 1.02 in (1974) |
| May 13 | 84.0°F (2018) | 33.1°F (1955) | 1.31 in (1960) |
| May 14 | 93.0°F (1973) | 36.0°F (1955) | 1.51 in (2022) |
| May 15 | 88.0°F (2014) | 33.1°F (1955) | 2.50 in (2001) |
| May 16 | 97.0°F (2006) | 35.1°F (1974) | 1.51 in (1983) |
| May 17 | 90.0°F (1956) | 36.0°F (2003) | 1.70 in (2017) |
| May 18 | 90.0°F (1956) | 36.0°F (2012) | 1.52 in (1991) |
| May 19 | 84.9°F (1963) | 35.1°F (2012) | 1.15 in (2014) |
| May 20 | 87.1°F (1963) | 30.0°F (2008) | 1.12 in (1960) |
| May 21 | 93.9°F (1963) | 34.0°F (1960) | 1.40 in (1960) |
| May 22 | 89.1°F (1988) | 33.1°F (2010) | 1.54 in (2020) |
| May 23 | 95.0°F (2001) | 33.1°F (2002) | 1.57 in (1984) |
| May 24 | 88.0°F (2001) | 5.0°F (1987) | 1.10 in (2012) |
| May 25 | 90.0°F (1992) | 35.1°F (1975) | 1.16 in (1962) |
| May 26 | 90.0°F (1970) | 30.9°F (2011) | 1.22 in (1984) |
| May 27 | 91.0°F (2005) | 32.0°F (2014) | 0.86 in (2013) |
| May 28 | 91.9°F (2005) | 37.9°F (2011) | 1.17 in (2013) |
| May 29 | 104.0°F (1983) | 36.0°F (2011) | 1.64 in (2022) |
| May 30 | 89.1°F (2007) | 36.0°F (2011) | 1.58 in (2022) |
| May 31 | 90.0°F (1986) | 37.0°F (1984) | 1.25 in (1987) |