Cleveland weather by month
Average highs run from 35°F in January to 81°F in July, and January nights average 24°F. It gets 33 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 64 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 91 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to October.
Best time to visit Cleveland
For comfortable weather, go in May to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F | 24°F | 1.8 in | 18.4 in | 4 | 0 | 25 | cold |
| February | 37°F | 25°F | 1.5 in | 15.1 in | 4 | 0 | 22 | cold |
| March | 45°F | 31°F | 2.4 in | 10.8 in | 6 | 0 | 18 | cold |
| April | 57°F | 41°F | 3.1 in | 2.7 in | 7 | 0 | 2 | cool |
| May | 68°F | 53°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| June | 77°F | 63°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| July | 81°F | 68°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| August | 80°F | 67°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| September | 74°F | 60°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| October | 63°F | 49°F | 3.2 in | 0.1 in | 8 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| November | 51°F | 38°F | 2.9 in | 4.5 in | 6 | 0 | 6 | cool |
| December | 40°F | 30°F | 2.0 in | 12.2 in | 6 | 0 | 19 | cold |
| Year | 59°F avg | 46°F avg | 33.3 in | 63.8 in | 74 | 9 | 91 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Cleveland Burke Airport, OH (USW00004853), 1.3 miles from the city center; snowfall from Cleveland, OH. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Cleveland
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 10m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 11m. The earliest sunset comes around December 3 (4:56 pm) and the latest around June 22 (9:04 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 145 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 am | 5:21 pm | 9h 31m |
| February | 7:21 am | 6:00 pm | 10h 38m |
| March | 7:38 am | 7:33 pm | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:47 am | 8:07 pm | 13h 20m |
| May | 6:07 am | 8:38 pm | 14h 31m |
| June | 5:52 am | 9:02 pm | 15h 10m |
| July | 6:06 am | 8:58 pm | 14h 52m |
| August | 6:35 am | 8:25 pm | 13h 50m |
| September | 7:07 am | 7:35 pm | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:38 am | 6:45 pm | 11h 06m |
| November | 7:15 am | 5:06 pm | 9h 51m |
| December | 7:46 am | 4:57 pm | 9h 11m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Cleveland with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Cleveland getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.1°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Cleveland.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Cleveland?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 81°F and an average low of 68°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Cleveland?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 24°F and highs of 35°F.
What is the rainiest month in Cleveland?
July gets the most precipitation, 3.7 inches on average. February is the driest at 1.5 inches.
Does it snow in Cleveland?
Yes. Cleveland averages 64 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Cleveland?
For comfortable weather, May to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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