Winter
Dec → Feb5 to 7°
nights -5 to -2°
- 8 rainy days · 76 mm
When is the best time to visit Cincinnati?
- Jan5°not recommended
- Feb7°not recommended
- Mar13°fair
- Apr19°recommended
- May24°recommended
- Jun29°recommended
- Jul30°fair
- Aug30°fair
- Sep27°recommended
- Oct20°recommended
- Nov13°fair
- Dec7°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Cincinnati, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | -5° | 73 mm | 8 d | |
| February | 7° | -3° | 71 mm | 7 d | |
| March | 13° | 1° | 100 mm | 9 d | |
| April | 19° | 6° | 111 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| May | 24° | 12° | 119 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| June | 29° | 16° | 117 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| July | 30° | 19° | 112 mm | 9 d | |
| August | 30° | 18° | 86 mm | 7 d | |
| September | 27° | 13° | 78 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| October | 20° | 7° | 78 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| November | 13° | 1° | 74 mm | 8 d | |
| December | 7° | -2° | 84 mm | 8 d |
The four seasons in Cincinnati, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Cincinnati Lunken Airport) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May13 to 24°
nights 1 to 12°
- 10 rainy days · 110 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug29 to 30°
nights 16 to 19°
- 8 rainy days · 105 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov13 to 27°
nights 1 to 13°
- 7 rainy days · 77 mm
Book early for April to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Cincinnati, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h54 of daylight, in December 9h26, a difference of 5h28.
9h42Jan
10h40Feb
11h50Mar
13h11Apr
14h18May
14h54Jun
14h39Jul
13h41Aug
12h23Sep
11h06Oct
9h58Nov
9h26Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Cincinnati Lunken Airport" (39.10°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Cincinnati, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended5°-5° at night
- 73 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended7°-3° at night
- 71 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair13°1° at night
- 100 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended19°6° at night
- 111 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended24°12° at night
- 119 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended29°16° at night
- 117 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair30°19° at night
- 112 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair30°18° at night
- 86 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended27°13° at night
- 78 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended20°7° at night
- 78 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair13°1° at night
- 74 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended7°-2° at night
- 84 mm · 8 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, -5 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (73 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, -3 °C at night. Rain stays light: 71 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 13 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (100 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 6 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (111 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (119 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 29 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (117 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 30 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (112 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
August. 30 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 86 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 27 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C at night. Rain stays light: 78 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 78 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 13 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (74 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, -2 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (84 mm). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cincinnati?
April to June and September to October: over these months, average highs range from 19 to 29 °C, with 9 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Cincinnati Lunken Airport).
Which month should you avoid in Cincinnati?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 84 mm over 8 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Cincinnati Lunken Airport).
What is the hottest month in Cincinnati?
July, with 30 °C on average in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Cincinnati Lunken Airport).
What is the coldest month in Cincinnati?
January, with 5 °C at best during the day and -5 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Cincinnati Lunken Airport).
What is the driest month in Cincinnati?
February: 71 mm over 7 days of rain, against 119 mm in May, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Cincinnati?
The gap between day and night reaches 14 °C in September: 27 °C in the afternoon, 13 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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