In general the best time to visit Cleveland is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +82°F in July and it has 8 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Cleveland in different months
This is the average weather in Cleveland for each month based on historic data:
May, June, July, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +82°F during July.
In January, February, March, April, August, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 88 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 96 mm in August.
Climate in Cleveland
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Cleveland for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+73°F
+77°F
+82°F
+88°F
+91°F
+102°F
+100°F
+97°F
+97°F
+90°F
+79°F
+73°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+36°F
+37°F
+48°F
+59°F
+70°F
+79°F
+82°F
+81°F
+75°F
+63°F
+52°F
+41°F
Minimum Temperature
-18°F
-11°F
-4°F
+16°F
+32°F
+43°F
+50°F
+43°F
+39°F
+27°F
+12°F
-9°F
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
79
78
75
71
72
73
74
77
77
76
75
79
Rain, mm
40
36
61
93
98
106
103
96
89
96
79
59
Snow, mm
31
25
20
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
23
Average wind speed, m/s
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
5
5
Sunny Days
2
3
5
5
6
6
8
7
8
6
4
2
Cloud Days
12
11
10
7
8
6
6
6
7
8
9
10
Rainy Days
5
5
10
15
16
16
16
16
14
16
13
8
Snowy Days
13
10
7
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
10
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Cleveland during the whole year:
The hottest month in Cleveland is July with average maximum temperature going up to +82°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +23°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Cleveland looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Cleveland is December with average humidity going up to 79%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 71%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Cleveland during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 8 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 103 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 16 rainy days and 106 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Cleveland during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 13 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cleveland:
What is the hottest month in Cleveland?
The hottest month in Cleveland is July with average maximum temperature of +82°F.
What is the coldest month in Cleveland?
The coldest month in Cleveland is January with minimum temperatures of +23°F.
Is Cleveland worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Cleveland could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Cleveland?
if you're looking to visit Cleveland when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, July, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 36 mm of rain.
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, 2023.
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.