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Cleveland in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Cleveland in September 2024

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Cleveland in September? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +75°F and approximately 8 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 14 rainy days and 89 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
89 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cleveland has good weather in September.

Average temperature in Cleveland in September

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

The expected average maximum temperature in September is +75°F with a maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +48°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +73°F.

Is Cleveland warm or cold in September?

Cleveland is typically warm in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +81°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +66°F to +59°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

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

Climate in Cleveland in September

Cleveland weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+81°F+75°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+39°F+27°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+97°F+90°F
Rainfall
96 mm89 mm96 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
77%77%76%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
786
Cloudy days
678
Rainy days
161416
Snowy days
000

September often has better weather than August. It’s getting colder in September. From +81°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +75°F. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 96 mm to 89 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in September, from 7 to 8.

Next month (October) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Cleveland is gradually increasing during September, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Cleveland based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 33% chance of rain on an average day in September, with total rainfall of approximately 40 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how September 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 September in Cleveland?

This is the weather in Cleveland in September 2023:
1 September
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+79°F
2 September
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+85°F
3 September
☁️
+86°F
4 September
☀️
+86°F
5 September
☀️
+88°F
6 September
☀️
+87°F
7 September
☁️
+80°F
8 September
☁️
+73°F
9 September
☁️
+71°F
10 September
🌫️
+69°F
11 September
☀️
+75°F
12 September
🌧️
+70°F
13 September
🌧️
+66°F
14 September
☀️
+70°F
15 September
☀️
+71°F
16 September
☀️
+72°F
17 September
☁️
+73°F
18 September
☁️
+68°F
19 September
☁️
+70°F
20 September
☀️
+78°F
21 September
☁️
+80°F
22 September
☀️
+79°F
23 September
☀️
+73°F
24 September
☁️
+68°F
25 September
☁️
+70°F
26 September
☁️
+70°F
27 September
🌧️
+71°F
28 September
🌧️
+68°F
29 September
☁️
+72°F
30 September
☀️
+73°F
In September 2023 Cleveland had 13 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +66°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 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 September 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 September:

Is September a good time to visit Cleveland?

September is a really good time to go to Cleveland. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Cleveland.

Can you sunbathe in Cleveland in September?

September is warm in Cleveland. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Cleveland rainy in September?

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

Is it sunny in Cleveland in September?

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

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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.