Water temperature in Detroit (MI) in August
Is it warm enough to swim in Detroit in August? Average water temperature in Detroit in August is 73.9°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Detroit in August is 78.8°F, and the coldest is 68.9°F. Average high air temperature in Detroit in August is 81°F, and average low temperature is 63°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Detroit
Changes water temperature in Detroit in August 2025, 2024
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Detroit for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Detroit, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of August.
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| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 75.2°F | 76.5°F | 70.3°F | 76.8°F |
| August 2 | 74.3°F | 76.6°F | 70.7°F | 77°F |
| August 3 | 73.2°F | 78.1°F | 70.3°F | 78.1°F |
| August 4 | 73.8°F | 77.9°F | 70.7°F | 77.9°F |
| August 5 | 74.3°F | 78.8°F | 70.5°F | 78.8°F |
| August 6 | 74.7°F | 78.3°F | 70.2°F | 78.3°F |
| August 7 | 74.7°F | 76.5°F | 71.1°F | 77.7°F |
| August 8 | 75°F | 74.1°F | 70.5°F | 77.2°F |
| August 9 | 75.9°F | 74.8°F | 70.5°F | 77°F |
| August 10 | 77°F | 74.3°F | 71.2°F | 77.7°F |
| August 11 | 77.9°F | 74.1°F | 71.2°F | 77.9°F |
| August 12 | 78.1°F | 71.6°F | 71.2°F | 78.1°F |
| August 13 | 78.8°F | 72.1°F | 69.3°F | 78.8°F |
| August 14 | 78.4°F | 72.9°F | 69.1°F | 78.4°F |
| August 15 | 78.8°F | 73.4°F | 69.1°F | 78.8°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16 | 77.5°F | 75°F | 69.1°F | 77.5°F |
| August 17 | 77.5°F | 74.8°F | 70°F | 77.5°F |
| August 18 | 77.7°F | 73.8°F | 70.3°F | 77.7°F |
| August 19 | 77.4°F | 73.6°F | 70.5°F | 77.4°F |
| August 20 | 76.8°F | 73.6°F | 71.4°F | 76.8°F |
| August 21 | 74.3°F | 72°F | 71.4°F | 76.5°F |
| August 22 | 70.7°F | 69.6°F | 69.6°F | 76.5°F |
| August 23 | 73.2°F | 70°F | 69.6°F | 77°F |
| August 24 | 72.5°F | 70°F | 69.6°F | 77.5°F |
| August 25 | 71.2°F | 71.1°F | 71.1°F | 76.5°F |
| August 26 | 69.8°F | 72.3°F | 69.8°F | 76.6°F |
| August 27 | 68.9°F | 74.7°F | 68.9°F | 78.1°F |
| August 28 | 68.7°F | 74.5°F | 68.7°F | 78.4°F |
| August 29 | 67.6°F | 74.3°F | 67.6°F | 78.8°F |
| August 30 | 66.7°F | 73.6°F | 66.7°F | 78.8°F |
| August 31 | 66.9°F | 74.8°F | 66.9°F | 77.7°F |
Average water temperature in Detroit in August over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 76.3°F | 72.1°F | 75.6°F | 74.1°F | 75.2°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 75.7°F | 74.3°F | 72.3°F | 74.1°F | 74.5°F |
Detroit sea state in August
Chart comparing the height of waves in Detroit in August over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Weather and climate in Detroit in August
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Detroit in August based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
- Average HIGH temperature81°F
- Average LOW temperature63°F
- Average humidity
72 - Average rainfall days10 days
- Average rainfall76mm/3''
- Average daylight14h
- Average sunshine9.1h
- Average UV index8
Detroit water temperature during other months:
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