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July – September are the best time to visit Cleveland on the climate data: August scores 84/100, with highs around 78°F (26°C) and 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain. May & June and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are March and December & January, mainly because of cool days.
These averages also cover Downtown Cleveland & the Flats and Ohio City & the Lakefront.
Highs run from 32°F to 79°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 36.9 in (937 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 32°F0°C | 33°F1°C | 41°F5°C | 52°F11°C | 63°F17°C | 73°F23°C | 79°F26°C | 78°F26°C | 73°F23°C | 61°F16°C | 49°F9°C | 38°F3°C |
| Avg low | 23°F-5°C | 23°F-5°C | 29°F-1°C | 40°F4°C | 51°F11°C | 62°F17°C | 69°F20°C | 68°F20°C | 61°F16°C | 50°F10°C | 39°F4°C | 30°F-1°C |
| Rain/snow | 2.3 in58 mm | 2.2 in56 mm | 2.8 in71 mm | 3.1 in80 mm | 3.8 in96 mm | 3.8 in96 mm | 3.6 in92 mm | 3.2 in81 mm | 3.5 in88 mm | 3.3 in85 mm | 2.7 in68 mm | 2.6 in66 mm |
| Humidity | 86% | 84% | 82% | 79% | 80% | 78% | 74% | 72% | 74% | 76% | 79% | 84% |
| Cloud | 84% | 81% | 77% | 74% | 74% | 67% | 61% | 60% | 58% | 68% | 73% | 84% |
| Comfort | 40 | 41 | 41 | 60 | 77 | 75 | 80 | 84 | 82 | 76 | 56 | 39 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 222 m (728 ft), close to Cleveland's own ~200 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 32–38°F (0–3°C) and lows down to 23°F (-5°C). It's the driest season, with only about 7.1 in (180 mm) of rain or snow, 19% of the year's total. January & February are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December & January; the season averages 40/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 41°F highs in March to 63°F by May. About 9.7 in (247 mm) of rain falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in March. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (March), averaging 59/100.
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 73–79°F (23–26°C). It's the wettest season, with about 10.6 in (269 mm) of rain, 29% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 62°F (17°C). July & August are among the best-scoring months (season average 80/100).
Temperatures slide from 73°F highs in September to 49°F by November. About 9.5 in (241 mm) of rain falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 39°F (4°C). Comfort peaks here: September ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 71/100.
By comfort score: 6 Great, 1 Good, 1 Fair and 4 Tough. Great months: May – October. Tap a month for its own guide.
July – September are the best time to visit Cleveland on the climate data: August scores 84/100, with highs around 78°F (26°C) and 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain. May & June and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are March and December & January, mainly because of cool days.
May is the wettest month, averaging about 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 2.2 in (56 mm). The yearly total is around 36.9 in (937 mm).
February is the coldest, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C) and highs of 33°F (1°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 79°F (26°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 75%, and highs peak around 79°F (26°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – March, bottoming out around 23°F (-5°C) in February.
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