Our verdict
The best time to visit Cleveland is May
In summer, the average maximum temperature is around 26℃ (78℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 28℃ (82℉) on the hottest days of the year. In the colder months such as January, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of -6℃ (22℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Cleveland when the days are longest, you should visit in August. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Cleveland in October – It’s the wettest month of the year.
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Cleveland seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Cleveland as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Cleveland is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Cleveland
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Cleveland for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Cleveland climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Cleveland for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Cleveland in January
- Average temperature: -3℃ (27℉)
- Average high temperature: -1℃ (31℉)
- Average low temperature: -6℃ (22℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cleveland in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Cleveland in February
- Average temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average high temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average low temperature: -5℃ (23℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cleveland in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Cleveland in March
- Average temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cleveland in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Cleveland in April
- Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 15 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cleveland in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Cleveland in May
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cleveland in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Cleveland in June
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 43mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cleveland in June, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Cleveland in July
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cleveland in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Cleveland in August
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cleveland in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Cleveland in September
- Average temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cleveland in September, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Cleveland in October
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cleveland in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Cleveland in November
- Average temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cleveland in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Cleveland in December
- Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average high temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cleveland in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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