Mid-summer · Weather & things to do
Cleveland in July
Cleveland's warmest month brings highs averaging 79°F (26°C), lows of 69°F (20°C) and about 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain.
July opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 80/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 69°F (20°C)
- Rain
- 3.6 in (92 mm)
- Humidity
- 74%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 43 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 79°F (26°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 69°F (20°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.6 in (92 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around July
July is one of Cleveland's best months on the climate data.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, May – July.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: July – September.
- Comfort improves from 75/100 in June to 80/100.
- July sits inside the May – Oct window our Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes79°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.6 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Cleveland in July
July is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Great Lakes Science Center
Hands-on science museum next door, with the NASA Glenn visitor center.
Slyman's Restaurant
Family diner since 1964 serving towering corned beef sandwiches.
Brandywine Falls
65-foot waterfall with boardwalk views in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Why now July scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Cleveland Museum of Art
Free world-class collection from armor to Impressionists in University Circle.
West Side Market
1912 market hall with butchers, bakers and pierogi and gyro stands.
Nearby in July
- Detroit in July~90 mi · highs 82°F, 3.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Mount Washington in July~115 mi · highs 84°F, 3.6 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- German Village in July~127 mi · highs 85°F, 3.7 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Frankenmuth in July~164 mi · highs 80°F, 3.1 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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Cleveland?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 80/100. Expect highs of 79°F (26°C) and 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain. July is inside the May – Oct window our Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop recommends.
How hot is Cleveland in July?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 69°F (20°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cleveland in July?
Some: about 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 36.9 in (937 mm).
What should I pack for Cleveland in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (79°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.6 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Cleveland
Routes in season in July
- Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop May – Oct
Planning Cleveland in July?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.