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Best time to go to Cincinnati

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Cincinnati.

When is the best time to visit Cincinnati?

In general the best time to visit Cincinnati is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.

Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:

The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +86°F in August and it has 7 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Cincinnati in different months

This is the average weather in Cincinnati for each month based on historic data:

April, May, June, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +86°F during July.

In January, February, March, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 50 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 100 mm in March.

Climate in Cincinnati

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Cincinnati for each month:

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum Temperature
+68°F	+81°F	+84°F	+88°F	+91°F	+102°F	+104°F	+102°F	+99°F	+95°F	+81°F	+75°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+39°F	+45°F	+55°F	+66°F	+75°F	+82°F	+86°F	+86°F	+79°F	+68°F	+55°F	+45°F
Minimum Temperature
-20°F	-17°F	-8°F	+23°F	+30°F	+45°F	+52°F	+48°F	+37°F	+25°F	+12°F	-18°F
Avg. water temperature
-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Humidity, %
72	70	65	64	69	70	72	72	72	71	70	74
Rain, mm
60	63	100	111	129	103	105	78	77	82	82	80
Snow, mm
18	21	10	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	11
Average wind speed, m/s
3	3	3	3	2	2	2	2	2	2	3	3
Sunny Days
4	4	6	6	6	6	7	7	9	9	7	4
Cloud Days
12	10	9	7	7	6	6	7	8	9	10	12
Rainy Days
7	8	13	16	17	16	16	15	12	13	12	10
Snowy Days
8	6	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	5

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Cincinnati during the whole year:

The hottest month in Cincinnati is August with average maximum temperature going up to +86°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +27°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Cincinnati looks throughout the year, in %:

The most humid month in Cincinnati is December with average humidity going up to 74%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 64%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Cincinnati during the whole year based on historical data:

The sunniest and driest month is September with approximately 9 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 77 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 17 rainy days and 129 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Cincinnati during the whole year based on historical data:

The snowiest month is February with approximately 6 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cincinnati:

What is the hottest month in Cincinnati?

The hottest month in Cincinnati is August with average maximum temperature of +86°F.

What is the coldest month in Cincinnati?

The coldest month in Cincinnati is January with minimum temperatures of +27°F.

Is Cincinnati worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Cincinnati could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Cincinnati?

if you're looking to visit Cincinnati when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, April, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 60 mm of rain.

Other cities in USA

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Monthly weather in Cincinnati

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Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cincinnati, 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.