AI-generatedCleveland at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,110 h
- Rain a year
- 1,096 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 199 m
Climate in Cleveland
Cleveland has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 2,110 hours of sunshine a year, Cleveland is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:3718:48
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:20–08:15 · evening 18:10–19:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:09–07:20 · evening 19:05–19:15
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Cleveland in October?
In October, Cleveland is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Cleveland.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 10 min07:37 – 18:48
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 58 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %83 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Cleveland
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.0 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Cleveland, 45 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Cleveland
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 80 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Cleveland: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Cleveland has about 12 rainy days with 90 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Cleveland
How breezy and how cloudy Cleveland is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Cleveland typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 58 % of the sky over Cleveland: variable cloud, with about 5.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Cleveland
How often the day gets hot in Cleveland (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Cleveland has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Cleveland
When Cleveland is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Cleveland.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cleveland
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in July (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in July; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and from August to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 47 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 11 | 1° | −5° | 2.8 h | 13 | 81 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 2° | −5° | 4.1 h | 11 | 70 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 7° | −1° | 5.4 h | 12 | 84 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 14° | 5° | 6.5 h | 14 | 104 |
| MayMay | 74 | 20° | 11° | 7.4 h | 14 | 102 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 25° | 17° | 8.5 h | 13 | 115 |
| JulyJul | 82 | 27° | 20° | 9.0 h | 12 | 107 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 26° | 19° | 7.8 h | 12 | 89 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 23° | 16° | 6.6 h | 11 | 86 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 16° | 10° | 5.0 h | 12 | 90 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 9° | 3° | 3.8 h | 12 | 83 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 4° | −2° | 2.4 h | 13 | 86 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Best time to visit Cleveland
The best time to visit Cleveland is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from August to October. Rain is most frequent from March to July and from November to January; the wettest month is June with 115 mm.
Cleveland through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cleveland in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 7–20 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Cleveland in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Cleveland in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–23 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Cleveland in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–4 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Cleveland for you.
Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Cleveland
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Cleveland: score 82 against 61. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 61 | 82better |
| Day high | 16° | 27° |
| Night low | 10° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 9.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Rainfall | 90 mmbetter | 107 mm |
| Muggy days | 1better | 16 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Aug – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Jul, Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Cleveland month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January1° · 3 h
In January, Cleveland is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 81 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cleveland.
Cleveland in January20February2° · 4 h
In February, Cleveland is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 70 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cleveland.
Cleveland in February21March7° · 5 h
In March, Cleveland is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cleveland.
Cleveland in March49April14° · 7 h
In April, Cleveland is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Cleveland.
Cleveland in April74May20° · 7 h
In May, Cleveland is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Cleveland.
Cleveland in May78June25° · 9 h
In June, Cleveland is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 115 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Cleveland.
Cleveland in June82July27° · 9 h
In July, Cleveland is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 107 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Cleveland.
Cleveland in July79August26° · 8 h
In August, Cleveland is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Cleveland.
Cleveland in August78September23° · 7 h
In September, Cleveland is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Cleveland.
Cleveland in September61October16° · 5 h
In October, Cleveland is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Cleveland.
Cleveland in October22November9° · 4 h
In November, Cleveland is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cleveland.
Cleveland in November11December4° · 2 h
In December, Cleveland is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 86 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cleveland.
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Cleveland vs. Detroit
In October the holiday weather in Cleveland and Detroit is about equally good (score 61 vs. 64). During the day it is about as warm in Detroit as in Cleveland.
| in October | Cleveland | Detroit |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 61 | 64 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Cleveland ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Charlotte22°85
- 2Greenville22°85
- 3Raleigh22°84
- 4Richmond21°82
- 5Knoxville21°82
- 6Asheville19°82
- 7Nashville22°82
- 8St. Louis20°82
- 21ClevelandThis page16°61
Planning a trip to Cleveland
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Cleveland in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Cleveland has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 41
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 61
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 45 min
- Distance
- 5,990 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Cleveland lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Cleveland
When is the best time to visit Cleveland?
The best time to visit Cleveland is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Cleveland?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Cleveland?
Rain is most frequent from March to July and from November to January; the wettest month is June with 115 mm. The driest month is February with 70 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cleveland get?
Cleveland gets around 2,110 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Cleveland in?
Cleveland uses the time zone America/New_York: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Cleveland?
A nonstop flight from London to Cleveland takes about 7 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,990 km.
When is hurricane season in Cleveland?
Cleveland lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Cleveland?
Cleveland has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 75, Summer holidays 80, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 11.
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