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Cleveland in April
Cleveland warms up: highs climb to 52°F (11°C), from 41°F in March, with lows of 40°F (4°C) and about 3.1 in (80 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 60/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 52°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 3.1 in (80 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 07 min
- Comfort score
- 60/100 · Good
What April feels like
It's cool, with highs near 52°F (11°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 40°F (4°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.1 in (80 mm).
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are July – September.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (12°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 41/100 in March to 60/100.
- Our Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop recommends May – Oct, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 52°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Cleveland in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
I.M. Pei pyramid on the lake with stage costumes, instruments and hall of inductees.
Why now April scores 60/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Edgewater Park
Lakefront park with a beach, skyline view and sunset over Lake Erie.
Why now Highs near 52°F and 3.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Brandywine Falls
65-foot waterfall with boardwalk views in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Great Lakes Brewing Company
Ohio's pioneering craft brewery; brewpub in Ohio City with Edmund Fitzgerald Porter on tap.
Cleveland Museum of Art
Free world-class collection from armor to Impressionists in University Circle.
Nearby in April
- Detroit in April~90 mi · highs 57°F, 3.0 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Mount Washington in April~115 mi · highs 61°F, 3.3 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- German Village in April~127 mi · highs 63°F, 3.7 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Frankenmuth in April~164 mi · highs 54°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
These averages also cover Downtown Cleveland & the Flats and Ohio City & the Lakefront.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Cleveland in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Cleveland?
It's middling, scoring 60/100. The best months are July – September, at up to 84. Expect highs of 52°F (11°C) and 3.1 in (80 mm) of rain. Our Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop recommends May – Oct, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Cleveland in April?
Average highs are 52°F (11°C) and average lows 40°F (4°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cleveland in April?
Some: about 3.1 in (80 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 36.9 in (937 mm).
What should I pack for Cleveland in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 52°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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