Weather in Cleveland
What's the weather like in Cleveland?
Cleveland has a wide swing between hot summers and cold winters and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 2°C (35°F) in January to 26°C (79°F) in July, with overnight lows around -5°C (23°F) and 20°C (67°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Cleveland are May through September.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region
- North America
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 41.499, -81.694
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / 35°F | -5°C / 23°F | 88 mm | 14 | — |
| February | 3°C / 38°F | -5°C / 24°F | 82 mm | 13 | — |
| March | 7°C / 45°F | -1°C / 31°F | 89 mm | 13 | — |
| April | 13°C / 56°F | 5°C / 40°F | 102 mm | 15 | — |
| May | 20°C / 67°F | 11°C / 53°F | 97 mm | 13 | — |
| June | 24°C / 76°F | 17°C / 63°F | 119 mm | 13 | — |
| July | 26°C / 79°F | 20°C / 67°F | 119 mm | 13 | — |
| August | 26°C / 78°F | 19°C / 67°F | 91 mm | 14 | — |
| September | 23°C / 74°F | 16°C / 62°F | 78 mm | 10 | — |
| October | 17°C / 63°F | 11°C / 51°F | 100 mm | 14 | — |
| November | 10°C / 50°F | 4°C / 39°F | 81 mm | 13 | — |
| December | 6°C / 42°F | 0°C / 32°F | 81 mm | 14 | — |
Cleveland 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 Cleveland?
The most comfortable months in Cleveland are usually May, June, September, 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 Cleveland?
July is typically the hottest month in Cleveland, averaging a high of 26°C (79°F).
What is the coldest month in Cleveland?
January is usually the coldest, with average lows around -5°C (23°F).
Does it snow in Cleveland?
Snow is rare in Cleveland; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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