Winter
Dec → Feb2 to 5°
nights -5 to -1°
- 7 rainy days · 45 mm
When is the best time to visit Cleveland?
- Jan2°not recommended
- Feb3°not recommended
- Mar7°not recommended
- Apr14°fair
- May20°recommended
- Jun25°recommended
- Jul27°recommended
- Aug27°recommended
- Sep23°recommended
- Oct17°recommended
- Nov10°fair
- Dec5°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Cleveland, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° | -5° | 45 mm | 7 d | |
| February | 3° | -4° | 39 mm | 7 d | |
| March | 7° | 0° | 60 mm | 8 d | |
| April | 14° | 5° | 79 mm | 10 d | |
| May | 20° | 12° | 89 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| June | 25° | 17° | 72 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| July | 27° | 20° | 93 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| August | 27° | 19° | 88 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| September | 23° | 16° | 75 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| October | 17° | 10° | 82 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| November | 10° | 4° | 74 mm | 8 d | |
| December | 5° | -1° | 52 mm | 8 d |
The four seasons in Cleveland, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Cleveland Burke Lakefront) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May7 to 20°
nights 0 to 12°
- 9 rainy days · 76 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug25 to 27°
nights 17 to 20°
- 8 rainy days · 84 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov10 to 23°
nights 4 to 16°
- 9 rainy days · 77 mm
Book early for May 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 Cleveland, 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 15h10 of daylight, in December 9h11, a difference of 5h59.
9h29Jan
10h33Feb
11h49Mar
13h17Apr
14h30May
15h10Jun
14h54Jul
13h50Aug
12h25Sep
11hOct
9h47Nov
9h11Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Cleveland Burke Lakefront" (41.52°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Cleveland, 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: 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 recommended2°-5° at night
- 45 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended3°-4° at night
- 39 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended7°0° at night
- 60 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair14°5° at night
- 79 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended20°12° at night
- 89 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended25°17° at night
- 72 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended27°20° at night
- 93 mm · 8 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended27°19° at night
- 88 mm · 7 d
High season, book early
September
Recommended23°16° at night
- 75 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended17°10° at night
- 82 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair10°4° at night
- 74 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended5°-1° at night
- 52 mm · 8 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 2 °C at the warmest of the day, -5 °C at night. Rain stays light: 45 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Deep winter: 3 °C at the warmest of the day, -4 °C at night. Rain stays light: 39 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, 0 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (60 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 14 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (79 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (89 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 25 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (72 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 27 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (93 mm). High season: book early.
August. 27 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Rain stays light: 88 mm over 7 days. High season: book early.
September. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (75 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 17 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (82 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 10 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (74 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, -1 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (52 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 Cleveland?
May to October: over these months, average highs range from 17 to 27 °C, with 9 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Cleveland Burke Lakefront).
Which month should you avoid in Cleveland?
March: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 60 mm over 8 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Cleveland Burke Lakefront).
What is the hottest month in Cleveland?
July, with 27 °C on average in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Cleveland Burke Lakefront).
What is the coldest month in Cleveland?
January, with 2 °C at best during the day and -5 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Cleveland Burke Lakefront).
What is the driest month in Cleveland?
February: 39 mm over 7 days of rain, against 93 mm in July, the wettest month.
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