Water temperature in Detroit (MI) in May
Is it warm enough to swim in Detroit in May? Average water temperature in Detroit in May is 53.6°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Detroit in May is 65.5°F, and the coldest is 44.4°F. Average high air temperature in Detroit in May is 70°F, and average low temperature is 49°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 May 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 May.
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| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 51.6°F | 48.6°F | 45°F | 51.6°F |
| May 2 | 54.3°F | 48.6°F | 45.1°F | 54.3°F |
| May 3 | 54°F | 48.7°F | 45°F | 54°F |
| May 4 | 54.1°F | 48°F | 44.4°F | 54.1°F |
| May 5 | 54°F | 49.6°F | 45.1°F | 54°F |
| May 6 | 54.1°F | 49.8°F | 46.8°F | 54.9°F |
| May 7 | 51.4°F | 53.2°F | 47.5°F | 56.7°F |
| May 8 | 52.9°F | 53.2°F | 48°F | 57.7°F |
| May 9 | 52.3°F | 53.2°F | 47.7°F | 59.5°F |
| May 10 | 53.6°F | 57.7°F | 46.9°F | 57.7°F |
| May 11 | 54.5°F | 53.8°F | 48.4°F | 55.2°F |
| May 12 | 55°F | 53.8°F | 46°F | 55.2°F |
| May 13 | 54.1°F | 55.8°F | 46.2°F | 55.8°F |
| May 14 | 56.1°F | 57°F | 46.6°F | 57.7°F |
| May 15 | 58.3°F | 59.7°F | 47.7°F | 59.7°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16 | 58.1°F | 56.3°F | 47.7°F | 58.1°F |
| May 17 | 60.4°F | 56.1°F | 47.5°F | 60.4°F |
| May 18 | 59.5°F | 55.9°F | 48°F | 59.5°F |
| May 19 | 59.5°F | 57.9°F | 50.7°F | 59.7°F |
| May 20 | 58.3°F | 59°F | 49.3°F | 60.4°F |
| May 21 | 58.6°F | 59.4°F | 51.1°F | 61°F |
| May 22 | 58.8°F | 61.3°F | 50.9°F | 61.3°F |
| May 23 | 56.1°F | 62.8°F | 51.4°F | 62.8°F |
| May 24 | 53.6°F | 61.2°F | 51.8°F | 62.6°F |
| May 25 | 53.4°F | 63.3°F | 52.7°F | 63.3°F |
| May 26 | 54.3°F | 64.4°F | 53.2°F | 64.4°F |
| May 27 | 54.7°F | 64°F | 53.8°F | 64.2°F |
| May 28 | 55.4°F | 63.5°F | 53.8°F | 64.2°F |
| May 29 | 56.7°F | 62.8°F | 54.7°F | 65.5°F |
| May 30 | 56.3°F | 61.5°F | 55°F | 65.3°F |
| May 31 | 54.9°F | 62.6°F | 54.9°F | 64.2°F |
Average water temperature in Detroit in May over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 53.6°F | 52.9°F | 51.3°F | 50.4°F | 50.2°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 52.5°F | 53.2°F | 52.3°F | 56.8°F | 55.4°F |
Detroit sea state in May
Chart comparing the height of waves in Detroit in May 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 May
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Detroit in May 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 temperature70°F
- Average LOW temperature49°F
- Average humidity
65 - Average rainfall days12 days
- Average rainfall86mm/3.4''
- Average daylight15h
- Average sunshine8.9h
- Average UV index7
Detroit water temperature during other months:
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