Cleveland, OH Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Cleveland
Cleveland has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 35°F (2°C) in January to around 79°F (26°C) in July, and the city records roughly 163 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 79°F (26°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 35°F (2°C)
- Record high: 92°F (34°C) · Record low: -7°F (-22°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.4 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 26 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 79°F (26°C) and overnight lows stay near 68°F (20°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 35°F (2°C) and lows around 24°F (-4°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 92°F (34°C) and dropped as low as -7°F (-22°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.7 inches (120 mm) of rain over 13 days, while February is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.4 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 26 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 24° | 15 | 3.6 in | 4.1 h/day | 75% |
| February | 38° | 25° | 12 | 3.0 in | 6.0 h/day | 74% |
| March | 45° | 31° | 14 | 3.6 in | 7.3 h/day | 72% |
| April | 55° | 40° | 16 | 4.0 in | 9.1 h/day | 73% |
| May | 66° | 53° | 13 | 3.9 in | 10.6 h/day | 75% |
| June | 75° | 63° | 13 | 4.6 in | 12.3 h/day | 75% |
| July | 79° | 68° | 13 | 4.7 in | 12.4 h/day | 77% |
| August | 78° | 67° | 14 | 3.8 in | 11.4 h/day | 77% |
| September | 74° | 62° | 10 | 3.2 in | 9.8 h/day | 76% |
| October | 63° | 51° | 14 | 3.9 in | 7.5 h/day | 73% |
| November | 50° | 39° | 13 | 3.3 in | 5.9 h/day | 71% |
| December | 41° | 31° | 15 | 3.5 in | 4.1 h/day | 76% |
Cleveland month by month
Cleveland weather in January
January brings highs around 35°F (2°C), lows near 24°F (-4°C), about 15 wet days and roughly 7 snowy days - typically the coldest month of the year in Cleveland.
Cleveland weather in February
February brings highs around 38°F (3°C), lows near 25°F (-4°C), about 12 wet days and roughly 6 snowy days - typically the driest month of the year in Cleveland.
Cleveland weather in March
March brings highs around 45°F (7°C), lows near 31°F (0°C), about 14 wet days and roughly 4 snowy days.
Cleveland weather in April
April brings highs around 55°F (13°C), lows near 40°F (5°C), about 16 wet days and roughly 2 snowy days.
Cleveland weather in May
May brings highs around 66°F (19°C), lows near 53°F (11°C), about 13 wet days.
Cleveland weather in June
June brings highs around 75°F (24°C), lows near 63°F (17°C), about 13 wet days.
Cleveland weather in July
July brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 68°F (20°C), about 13 wet days - typically the hottest month and the wettest month and the sunniest month of the year in Cleveland.
Cleveland weather in August
August brings highs around 78°F (26°C), lows near 67°F (19°C), about 14 wet days.
Cleveland weather in September
September brings highs around 74°F (23°C), lows near 62°F (16°C), about 10 wet days.
Cleveland weather in October
October brings highs around 63°F (17°C), lows near 51°F (11°C), about 14 wet days.
Cleveland weather in November
November brings highs around 50°F (10°C), lows near 39°F (4°C), about 13 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days.
Cleveland weather in December
December brings highs around 41°F (5°C), lows near 31°F (0°C), about 15 wet days and roughly 4 snowy days.
Seasons in Cleveland
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Cleveland stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 55°F (13°C) and nights around 41°F (5°C); expect showers on roughly 43 days across the season, plus around 6 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Cleveland is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 66°F (19°C); expect showers on roughly 41 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Cleveland stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 62°F (17°C) and nights around 51°F (10°C); expect showers on roughly 37 days across the season, plus around 3 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Cleveland is bitterly cold, with daytime highs averaging 38°F (3°C) and nights around 27°F (-3°C); expect showers on roughly 42 days across the season, plus around 17 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
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Best time to visit Cleveland
The best time to visit Cleveland is generally May to October, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 72°F (22°C).
Pack for Cleveland 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).
Cleveland temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.