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September & October are the best time to visit Downtown Cincinnati on the climate data: September scores 88/100, with highs around 82°F (28°C) and 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain. April – June and August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
These averages also cover Covington.
Highs run from 39°F to 88°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 44.0 in (1117 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 39°F4°C | 42°F6°C | 53°F12°C | 66°F19°C | 75°F24°C | 83°F28°C | 87°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 82°F28°C | 68°F20°C | 54°F12°C | 43°F6°C |
| Avg low | 23°F-5°C | 24°F-4°C | 33°F0°C | 44°F6°C | 54°F12°C | 63°F17°C | 66°F19°C | 65°F18°C | 57°F14°C | 45°F7°C | 34°F1°C | 27°F-3°C |
| Rain/snow | 2.9 in73 mm | 3.0 in77 mm | 4.0 in101 mm | 4.4 in111 mm | 4.6 in118 mm | 4.2 in106 mm | 4.1 in105 mm | 3.1 in79 mm | 3.2 in82 mm | 3.6 in92 mm | 3.2 in81 mm | 3.6 in92 mm |
| Humidity | 85% | 85% | 81% | 78% | 79% | 77% | 74% | 69% | 68% | 72% | 78% | 85% |
| Cloud | 75% | 72% | 67% | 62% | 64% | 54% | 51% | 48% | 45% | 56% | 60% | 74% |
| Comfort | 41 | 44 | 62 | 81 | 73 | 74 | 67 | 74 | 88 | 85 | 68 | 43 |
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 234 m (768 ft), close to Downtown Cincinnati's own ~168 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 39–43°F (4–6°C), and nights reach 23°F (-5°C). It's the driest season, with only about 9.5 in (242 mm) of rain or snow, 22% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 43/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 53°F highs in March to 75°F by May. It's the wettest season, with about 13.0 in (330 mm) of rain, 30% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 33°F (0°C). April & May score well without being the very best (season average 72/100).
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 83–88°F (28–31°C). About 11.4 in (290 mm) of rain falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. June feels humid, with humidity near 77%. June and August score well without being the very best (season average 72/100).
Temperatures slide from 82°F highs in September to 54°F by November. About 10.0 in (255 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 34°F (1°C). September & October are among the best-scoring months (season average 80/100).
By comfort score: 3 Great, 6 Good and 3 Tough. Great months: April and September & October. Tap a month for its own guide.
September & October are the best time to visit Downtown Cincinnati on the climate data: September scores 88/100, with highs around 82°F (28°C) and 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain. April – June and August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
May is the wettest month, averaging about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 2.9 in (73 mm). The yearly total is around 44.0 in (1117 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C) and highs of 39°F (4°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 88°F (31°C).
Yes: in June humidity averages 77% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 88°F (31°C).
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 23°F (-5°C) in January.
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