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The best time to visit Cleveland

Month-by-month climate averages for Cleveland, OH, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Cleveland is usually May, June, July and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.

Cleveland is warmest in July (highs near 77°F) and coldest in January (lows around 29°F), with roughly 44 inches of precipitation across the year and August the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and September. Expect overnight frost in January and February.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Cleveland forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Cleveland weather by month

what to expect in Cleveland through the year

Here is Cleveland's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Cleveland by season.

Jan
38°
29°
Cold
Feb
42°
29°
Cool
Mar
45°
33°
Cool
Apr
56°
43°
Cool
May
64°
53°
Mild
Jun
74°
62°
Warm
Jul
77°
68°
Warm
Aug
76°
67°
Warm
Wettest
Sep
72°
63°
Warm
Oct
62°
53°
Mild
Nov
51°
42°
Cool
Dec
42°
35°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Cleveland?
The most comfortable time to visit Cleveland is usually May, June, July and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Cleveland?
July is the warmest month in Cleveland, averaging highs near 77°F.
What is the coldest month in Cleveland?
January is the coldest month in Cleveland, with lows around 29°F. Overnight frost is likely in January and February.
When is the rainy season in Cleveland?
The wettest month in Cleveland is usually August, out of roughly 44 inches of precipitation across the year.

Cleveland month by month