Cincinnati, OH Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Cincinnati
Cincinnati has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 40°F (4°C) in January to around 85°F (30°C) in July, and the city records roughly 134 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 85°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 40°F (4°C)
- Record high: 98°F (36°C) · Record low: -23°F (-31°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: March (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 10 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 85°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 68°F (20°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 40°F (4°C) and lows around 25°F (-4°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 98°F (36°C) and dropped as low as -23°F (-31°C).
Rain, sun and snow
March is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.6 inches (118 mm) of rain over 12 days, while October is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.7 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 10 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 25° | 11 | 3.5 in | 5.3 h/day | 70% |
| February | 46° | 28° | 10 | 3.8 in | 6.5 h/day | 68% |
| March | 54° | 35° | 12 | 4.6 in | 7.6 h/day | 66% |
| April | 64° | 44° | 13 | 4.5 in | 8.9 h/day | 66% |
| May | 74° | 56° | 14 | 4.4 in | 10.0 h/day | 71% |
| June | 82° | 64° | 12 | 4.5 in | 11.7 h/day | 68% |
| July | 85° | 68° | 13 | 4.3 in | 11.7 h/day | 72% |
| August | 84° | 66° | 12 | 3.7 in | 11.2 h/day | 72% |
| September | 80° | 62° | 8 | 3.2 in | 10.0 h/day | 70% |
| October | 68° | 50° | 9 | 2.9 in | 8.3 h/day | 69% |
| November | 54° | 38° | 9 | 3.1 in | 6.5 h/day | 70% |
| December | 46° | 31° | 10 | 3.4 in | 5.1 h/day | 73% |
Cincinnati month by month
Cincinnati weather in January
January brings highs around 40°F (4°C), lows near 25°F (-4°C), about 11 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days - typically the coldest month of the year in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati weather in February
February brings highs around 46°F (8°C), lows near 28°F (-2°C), about 10 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days.
Cincinnati weather in March
March brings highs around 54°F (12°C), lows near 35°F (2°C), about 12 wet days and roughly 1 snowy days - typically the wettest month of the year in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati weather in April
April brings highs around 64°F (18°C), lows near 44°F (7°C), about 13 wet days.
Cincinnati weather in May
May brings highs around 74°F (23°C), lows near 56°F (13°C), about 14 wet days.
Cincinnati weather in June
June brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), about 12 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati weather in July
July brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 68°F (20°C), about 13 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati weather in August
August brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 66°F (19°C), about 12 wet days.
Cincinnati weather in September
September brings highs around 80°F (26°C), lows near 62°F (16°C), about 8 wet days.
Cincinnati weather in October
October brings highs around 68°F (20°C), lows near 50°F (10°C), about 9 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati weather in November
November brings highs around 54°F (12°C), lows near 38°F (3°C), about 9 wet days.
Cincinnati weather in December
December brings highs around 46°F (8°C), lows near 31°F (0°C), about 10 wet days and roughly 1 snowy days.
Seasons in Cincinnati
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Cincinnati is mild, with daytime highs averaging 64°F (18°C) and nights around 45°F (7°C); expect showers on roughly 39 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Cincinnati runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 66°F (19°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Cincinnati stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 67°F (19°C) and nights around 50°F (10°C); expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Cincinnati is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 44°F (7°C) and nights around 28°F (-2°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season, plus around 7 snowy days.
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Best time to visit Cincinnati
The best time to visit Cincinnati is generally August to November and March, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 68°F (20°C).
Pack for Cincinnati with a heavy insulated coat, hat and gloves for winter; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - July nights average 68°F (20°C).
Cincinnati temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.