Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Cleveland in November
Cleveland cools off: highs slip to 49°F (9°C), from 61°F in October, with lows of 39°F (4°C) and about 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 56/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 39°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 2.7 in (68 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 37 min
- Comfort score
- 56/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Afternoons only reach about 49°F (9°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 39°F (4°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.7 in (68 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are July – September.
- Comfort slips from 76/100 in October to 56/100.
- Our Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop recommends May – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.7 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Cleveland in November
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
I.M. Pei pyramid on the lake with stage costumes, instruments and hall of inductees.
Slyman's Restaurant
Family diner since 1964 serving towering corned beef sandwiches.
Edgewater Park
Lakefront park with a beach, skyline view and sunset over Lake Erie.
West Side Market
1912 market hall with butchers, bakers and pierogi and gyro stands.
Cleveland Museum of Art
Free world-class collection from armor to Impressionists in University Circle.
Nearby in November
- Detroit in November~90 mi · highs 47°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Mount Washington in November~115 mi · highs 50°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- German Village in November~127 mi · highs 52°F, 2.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Frankenmuth in November~164 mi · highs 46°F, 2.3 in rain · 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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Cleveland?
It's middling, scoring 56/100. The best months are July – September, at up to 84. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain. Our Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop recommends May – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Cleveland in November?
Average highs are 49°F (9°C) and average lows 39°F (4°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cleveland in November?
Some: about 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 36.9 in (937 mm).
What should I pack for Cleveland in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.7 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Cleveland in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.