Detroit
USA · Michigan
Detroit is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated on the bank of the Detroit River across from the Canadian city of Windsor, Ontario. It is the 26th-most populous city in the United States and the largest U.S. city on the Canada–United States border, with a population of 639,111 at the 2020 census, and an estimated 2025 population of 649,095, its first population increase since 1950. The Metro Detroit area, at over 4.4 million people, is the 14th-largest metropolitan area in the nation and second-largest in the Midwest.
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Things to do in Detroit
- Detroit Tigers Baseball Game at Comerica Park · 3 h · from $100
- Private Downtown Detroit Helicopter Ride · 15 min · from $117.50 · 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Museum of Illusions Detroit Admission Ticket · 1 h 30 min · from $32 · 4.8/5 (92 reviews)
- Best Detroit Architecture Walking Tour: Inside Access & Landmarks · 2 h 30 min · from $99 · 4.9/5 (260 reviews)
- Best Detroit Art, History & Architecture Walking Tour · 2 h · from $105 · 4.8/5 (114 reviews)
- Detroit Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Coffee, Pastries & More · 2 h · from $70 · 4.9/5 (129 reviews)
Weather by month in Detroit
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14.1°C | -24.8°C | 52 mm |
| Feb | 18.3°C | -27.4°C | 52 mm |
| Mar | 27.2°C | -21.3°C | 56 mm |
| Apr | 25.5°C | -13.5°C | 77 mm |
| May | 31.1°C | -3.2°C | 97 mm |
| Jun | 33.7°C | 3.3°C | 84 mm |
| Jul | 36.1°C | 7.2°C | 85 mm |
| Aug | 36.7°C | 8.7°C | 82 mm |
| Sep | 33.6°C | 3.5°C | 74 mm |
| Oct | 30.6°C | -2.8°C | 72 mm |
| Nov | 22.9°C | -11.7°C | 62 mm |
| Dec | 17°C | -18.5°C | 55 mm |
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain per month (mm). Source: NASA POWER.
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC-5 · 1 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- Michigan
- Main language
- English
- On the map
- 42.33° N, 83.04° W
Near Detroit
- Windsor · 2 km away
- Kelleys Island · 86 km away
- Toledo · 86 km away
- Sandusky · 101 km away
- Cleveland · 145 km away
- London · 164 km away
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Where to stay
The Cochrane House Luxury Historic Inn
10/10 · 59 reviews
Modern Downtown Apartment
10/10 · 12 reviews
ALEO
10/10 · 9 reviews
King Bed Suite-Free Parking-Prime Location
10/10 · 8 reviews
Posh Studio-KING BED, Free Parking
10/10 · 6 reviews
2BR Downtown Luxury Getaway
9.7/10 · 27 reviews
ROOST Detroit
9.6/10 · 469 reviews
El Moore Lodge
9.6/10 · 42 reviews
Perfect 1BR In Prime Location & View of Stadiums
9.5/10 · 80 reviews
Detroit Foundation Hotel
9.4/10 · 327 reviews