When is the best time to go to Cleveland

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cleveland, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Cleveland weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Cleveland are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Cleveland January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 53mm 3.5hrs 10.6hrs

Cleveland's weather in January is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cleveland for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Cleveland and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -9°C (17°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Cleveland with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Cleveland February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 56mm 4.6hrs 11.6hrs

February in Cleveland is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cleveland for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Cleveland and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cleveland with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Cleveland March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 76mm 5.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Cleveland is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cleveland for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Cleveland and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -3°C (28°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cleveland with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Cleveland April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 82mm 7.4hrs 14.3hrs

Cleveland's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cleveland.

April is in the spring in Cleveland and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cleveland with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Cleveland May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 90mm 8.8hrs 15.5hrs

May is a a little damp month in Cleveland and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cleveland, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Cleveland and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cleveland with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Cleveland June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 93mm 10.1hrs 10.6hrs

The climate in Cleveland during June can be summarized as warm and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cleveland, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Cleveland and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cleveland with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Cleveland July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 90mm 10.2hrs 11.6hrs

July in Cleveland is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cleveland, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Cleveland and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cleveland with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Cleveland August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 86mm 8.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Cleveland is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cleveland, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Cleveland and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cleveland with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Cleveland September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 87mm 7.6hrs 14.3hrs

Cleveland's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cleveland, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Cleveland and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cleveland with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Cleveland October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 65mm 5.8hrs 15.5hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Cleveland and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cleveland.

October is in the fall / autumn in Cleveland and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cleveland with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Cleveland November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 82mm 3.3hrs 10.6hrs

November in Cleveland is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cleveland for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Cleveland and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cleveland with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Cleveland December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 79mm 2.4hrs 11.6hrs

December in Cleveland is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cleveland for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Cleveland and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cleveland with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Cleveland weather stats

Cleveland weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.6°C 81.7°F
Driest month: January 53mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: July 10.2hrs
Coldest month: January -0.4°C 31.3°F
Wettest month: June 93mm 3.7ins
Warmest sea: August 23.4°C 74.1°F
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