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Cleveland in August
Little changes in Cleveland from July: highs stay near 78°F (26°C), lows near 68°F (20°C), and about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain falls.
At 84/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 78°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 68°F (20°C)
- Rain
- 3.2 in (81 mm)
- Humidity
- 72%
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 40 min
- Comfort score
- 84/100 · Great
What August feels like
Warm afternoons near 78°F (26°C) make long days outdoors easy.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 68°F (20°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.2 in (81 mm).
Plan around August
August is one of Cleveland's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort improves from 80/100 in July to 84/100.
- August sits inside the May – Oct window our Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 78°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- 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 August
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 August scores 84/100 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 78°F and 3.2 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.
A Christmas Story House
The Tremont house from the 1983 film, with a museum across the street.
Great Lakes Brewing Company
Ohio's pioneering craft brewery; brewpub in Ohio City with Edmund Fitzgerald Porter on tap.
Nearby in August
- Detroit in August~90 mi · highs 81°F, 3.2 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Mount Washington in August~115 mi · highs 84°F, 3.2 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- German Village in August~127 mi · highs 85°F, 3.1 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Frankenmuth in August~164 mi · highs 78°F, 3.3 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 August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Cleveland?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 84/100. Expect highs of 78°F (26°C) and 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain. August is inside the May – Oct window our Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop recommends.
How hot is Cleveland in August?
Average highs are 78°F (26°C) and average lows 68°F (20°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cleveland in August?
Some: about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 36.9 in (937 mm).
What should I pack for Cleveland in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 78°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), 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).
More on Cleveland
Routes in season in August
- Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop May – Oct
Planning Cleveland in August?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.