Best Time to Visit Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Cleveland.
Cleveland does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 23.2°C / 73.8°F) and driest (February, 53 mm / 2.1 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -3°C / 26.6°F in January to 23.2°C / 73.8°F in July, with rainfall from 53 mm / 2.1 in (February) to 94 mm / 3.7 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Cleveland's climate is broadly strongly continental. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 23.2°C73.8°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| August | 22.3°C72.1°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| June | 20.8°C69.4°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
No month at Cleveland matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cleveland?
Cleveland doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~53 mm / 2.1 in) and July (warmest, 23.2°C / 73.8°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Cleveland?
The rainy season at Cleveland, Ohio runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 84 mm / 3.3 in. The wettest single month is June (94 mm / 3.7 in).
What is the driest month in Cleveland?
The driest month in Cleveland is February, averaging about 53 mm / 2.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -1.7°C / 28.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Cleveland?
The least comfortable months for travel to Cleveland — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 94 mm / 3.7 in in June, and the coldest month averages -3°C / 26.6°F.
Is Cleveland climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Cleveland figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Cleveland specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.