Weather in Cincinnati
What's the weather like in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati has a wide swing between hot summers and cold winters and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 5°C (40°F) in January to 30°C (85°F) in July, with overnight lows around -4°C (25°F) and 20°C (68°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Cincinnati are April through June, and September through October.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region
- North America
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 39.103, -84.512
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / 40°F | -4°C / 25°F | 81 mm | 11 | — |
| February | 7°C / 45°F | -2°C / 28°F | 102 mm | 11 | — |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 2°C / 35°F | 116 mm | 12 | — |
| April | 18°C / 65°F | 7°C / 45°F | 119 mm | 13 | — |
| May | 24°C / 74°F | 13°C / 56°F | 109 mm | 14 | — |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 18°C / 64°F | 117 mm | 13 | — |
| July | 30°C / 85°F | 20°C / 68°F | 113 mm | 14 | — |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 19°C / 67°F | 92 mm | 12 | — |
| September | 26°C / 80°F | 16°C / 62°F | 72 mm | 7 | — |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 11°C / 51°F | 82 mm | 11 | — |
| November | 12°C / 53°F | 3°C / 37°F | 74 mm | 9 | — |
| December | 8°C / 47°F | 0°C / 32°F | 86 mm | 10 | — |
Cincinnati by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
Seasonal patterns to know
Atlantic hurricane season runs June–November (peak August–October). Tropical storms and hurricanes are possible — peak risk is August–October.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cincinnati?
The most comfortable months in Cincinnati are usually May, September, October, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Cincinnati?
July is typically the hottest month in Cincinnati, averaging a high of 30°C (85°F).
What is the coldest month in Cincinnati?
January is usually the coldest, with average lows around -4°C (25°F).
Does it snow in Cincinnati?
Snow is rare in Cincinnati; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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