Water temperature in Detroit (MI) in March
Is it warm enough to swim in Detroit in March? Average water temperature in Detroit in March is 36.3°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Detroit in March is 45.7°F, and the coldest is 31.1°F. Average high air temperature in Detroit in March is 46°F, and average low temperature is 29°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 March 2026, 2025
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 March.
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| Day | 2026 | 2025 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | 35.8°F | 34.9°F | 31.1°F | 38.1°F |
| March 2 | 35.8°F | 35.1°F | 31.5°F | 37.6°F |
| March 3 | 35.8°F | 35.1°F | 31.3°F | 37°F |
| March 4 | 36°F | 35.2°F | 31.5°F | 37.9°F |
| March 5 | 36°F | 35.2°F | 31.6°F | 38.3°F |
| March 6 | 36°F | 35.4°F | 31.8°F | 38.1°F |
| March 7 | 36°F | 35.4°F | 32°F | 39.6°F |
| March 8 | 38.1°F | 35.6°F | 31.8°F | 38.5°F |
| March 9 | 35.8°F | 36.7°F | 31.8°F | 38.1°F |
| March 10 | 36°F | 36.5°F | 32.7°F | 39°F |
| March 11 | 36.1°F | 37.4°F | 32°F | 39.7°F |
| March 12 | 36.1°F | 36.7°F | 31.6°F | 40.1°F |
| March 13 | 37°F | 32.2°F | 41.4°F | |
| March 14 | 37°F | 32.9°F | 40.5°F | |
| March 15 | 36.9°F | 32.9°F | 42.3°F |
| Day | 2026 | 2025 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16 | 36.9°F | 32.5°F | 43°F | |
| March 17 | 36.7°F | 32.5°F | 42.8°F | |
| March 18 | 38.8°F | 32.4°F | 42.8°F | |
| March 19 | 39.4°F | 32.4°F | 42.4°F | |
| March 20 | 39.6°F | 32.7°F | 43.3°F | |
| March 21 | 39.9°F | 32.9°F | 42.8°F | |
| March 22 | 40.8°F | 32.7°F | 45.7°F | |
| March 23 | 40.3°F | 32.2°F | 45.3°F | |
| March 24 | 39.6°F | 32.4°F | 41°F | |
| March 25 | 38.1°F | 32.5°F | 45.3°F | |
| March 26 | 38.1°F | 33.1°F | 44.4°F | |
| March 27 | 39.7°F | 32.7°F | 44.6°F | |
| March 28 | 39.9°F | 32.2°F | 45.3°F | |
| March 29 | 39.4°F | 31.8°F | 45°F | |
| March 30 | 39.2°F | 33.3°F | 44.2°F | |
| March 31 | 39.4°F | 33.3°F | 44.6°F |
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Average water temperature in Detroit in March over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 37°F | 36.5°F | 35.1°F | 35.6°F | 37°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 38.3°F | 37°F | 36.1°F | 39°F | 37.6°F |
Detroit sea state in March
Chart comparing the height of waves in Detroit in March 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 March
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Detroit in March 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 temperature46°F
- Average LOW temperature29°F
- Average humidity
70 - Average rainfall days12 days
- Average rainfall58mm/2.3''
- Average daylight12h
- Average sunshine6h
- Average UV index4
Detroit water temperature during other months:
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