Detroit · November
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 47°F, low 35°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
47° / 35°F
Humidity
72%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
15 mph
What November feels like in Detroit
Sunrise
08:23
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:10
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Detroit in November
The kit for November in Detroit: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
November vs the surrounding months
vs October
-14° avg high
-2 rain days
Detroit in October →
November
47°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: midday
vs December
+8° avg high
-2 rain days
Detroit in December →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Detroit in November?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Detroit in November?+
Average high 47°F, average low 35°F.
How does November compare to surrounding months in Detroit?+
Compared to October (avg high 61°F), November is cooler. Compared to December (avg high 39°F), November is warmer.
Does it rain often in Detroit in November?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in November, on average.