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Cleveland in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Cleveland in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Cleveland, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Cleveland in October 2024

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Cleveland in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +63°F and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 16 rainy days with an average precipitation of 96 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+27°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
96 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cleveland has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Cleveland in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cleveland for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +64°F with a maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +34°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 61% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +45°F.

Is Cleveland warm or cold in October?

Cleveland is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +75°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +59°F to +48°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Cleveland:

Climate in Cleveland in October

Cleveland weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+75°F+63°F+52°F
Min. temperature
+39°F+27°F+12°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+90°F+79°F
Rainfall
89 mm96 mm79 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
77%76%75%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
864
Cloudy days
789
Rainy days
141613
Snowy days
004

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +75°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +63°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 89 mm to 96 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 76%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in September to 6 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Cleveland in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Cleveland is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Cleveland based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 136 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cleveland wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 53% chance of precipitation and 106 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 36 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Cleveland?

This is the weather in Cleveland in October 2023:
1 October
🌫️
+76°F
2 October
☀️
+80°F
3 October
☀️
+83°F
4 October
☀️
+84°F
5 October
☁️
+80°F
6 October
🌧️
+70°F
7 October
🌧️
+60°F
8 October
🌧️
+55°F
9 October
🌧️
+56°F
10 October
☁️
+57°F
11 October
☁️
+63°F
12 October
☁️
+61°F
13 October
☁️
+62°F
14 October
🌫️
+57°F
15 October
🌧️
+54°F
16 October
🌧️
+54°F
17 October
☁️
+53°F
18 October
☁️
+62°F
19 October
☀️
+64°F
20 October
🌧️
+58°F
21 October
☁️
+54°F
22 October
☁️
+51°F
23 October
☀️
+59°F
24 October
☀️
+78°F
25 October
☁️
+72°F
26 October
☁️
+76°F
27 October
☁️
+77°F
28 October
☁️
+67°F
29 October
🌧️
+55°F
30 October
🌧️
+52°F
31 October
☁️
+45°F
In October 2023 Cleveland had 6 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Cleveland climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Cleveland in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+57°F) and the highest in 2012 (+63°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 637 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1501 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cleveland in October:

Is October a good time to visit Cleveland?

It’s always a good time to visit Cleveland, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Cleveland in October?

October has mild temperatures in Cleveland. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Cleveland rainy in October?

Cleveland is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Cleveland in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cleveland in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Cleveland

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cleveland, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.