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Cleveland in February
Cleveland sees its driest month, with just 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain or snow, highs of 33°F (1°C) and lows of 23°F (-5°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 41/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 33°F (1°C)
- Avg low
- 23°F (-5°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.2 in (56 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 24 min
- Comfort score
- 41/100 · Tough
What February feels like
Highs only reach about 33°F (1°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 23°F (-5°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 2.2 in (56 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 81%.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are July – September.
- Comfort holds steady from January (40 → 41/100).
- Our Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop recommends May – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 23°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Cleveland in February
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
A Christmas Story House
The Tremont house from the 1983 film, with a museum across the street.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 33°F.
Cleveland Museum of Art
Free world-class collection from armor to Impressionists in University Circle.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Slyman's Restaurant
Family diner since 1964 serving towering corned beef sandwiches.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 33°F.
West Side Market
1912 market hall with butchers, bakers and pierogi and gyro stands.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Great Lakes Brewing Company
Ohio's pioneering craft brewery; brewpub in Ohio City with Edmund Fitzgerald Porter on tap.
Why now A cozy break on a 33°F day.
Nearby in February
- Detroit in February~90 mi · highs 33°F, 2.0 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Mount Washington in February~115 mi · highs 37°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- German Village in February~127 mi · highs 38°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Frankenmuth in February~164 mi · highs 30°F, 2.0 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, 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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Cleveland?
It's middling, scoring 41/100. The best months are July – September, at up to 84. Expect highs of 33°F (1°C) and 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain or snow. Our Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop recommends May – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Cleveland in February?
Average highs are 33°F (1°C) and average lows 23°F (-5°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Cleveland in February?
Not much: about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 36.9 in (937 mm).
What should I pack for Cleveland in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 23°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Cleveland in February?
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