Grab your sunglasses for today’s partly sunny skies in Detroit, folks—temperatures will reach a pleasant high of 81°F, according to the latest forecast. A brisk west-northwest wind will blow at around 14 mph, with gusts up to 24 mph, so be prepared for a bit of a blustery day.
As night falls, expect the clouds to roll in, leading to a mostly cloudy evening with a cooler low settling around 60, and the wind dialing it back to a more gentle north-northeast breeze between 6 to 9 mph, which is not too shabby for an evening stroll, maybe even leave the windbreaker at home and enjoy the mild winds.
The end of the workweek looks promising, with sunshine and a high of 79°F expected tomorrow, thanks to a mild northeast wind around 7 mph—perfect for any outdoor lunch plans you’ve penciled in. Saturday, however, tells a different story: showers are likely, mainly after 2 p.m., and a thunderstorm or two may develop despite partly sunny skies. Temperatures will peak at a warm 84°F, with a gentle south-southeast wind blowing at 5 to 9 mph. Rainfall could total between a quarter and half an inch, as reported by the National Weather Service.
As for Saturday night, it might get a bit tempestuous with showers and thunderstorms likely before 11 p.m. followed by a possible pause in the precipitation between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m., mostly cloudy conditions will preside as temps dip to a mild 68 degrees, so if you're planning a twilight outing remember, umbrellas might be as important as your house keys, with the chance of rain standing firm at 60%.
The remainder of the weekend and into early next week looks like a series of sunny days with highs consistently in the low 80s. Though come Monday night, showers might make another appearance after 8 p.m. Tuesday will bring more chances for showers and thunderstorms amidst mostly sunny skies, and a noticeable bump in the heat to 88 degrees, while Wednesday boasts nearly the peak of summer with a sizzling high near 92—all based on the point forecast around 4 miles south of Hamtramck, MI, as last updated at 5:13 a.m. on July 17, 2025. Details and further updates can be found at the National Weather Service.
