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Cleveland weather in August

August in Cleveland is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and night-time lows near 20°C (68°F). The month usually brings about 79 mm of rain (some rain) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 3°C warmer than September.

What stands out in August

  • Humidity near 72% makes 26°C feel stickier than it sounds.
  • Just 200 km apart, but Cleveland runs about 3°C cooler than Columbus this month.
  • Only one month is warmer in Cleveland than August.
  • Skies are at their clearest this time of year.

Avg high

26°C

79°F

Avg low

20°C

68°F

Rainfall

79 mm

some rain

Humidity

72%

relative

Sky

59%

cloud · often cloudy

Cleveland weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Cleveland
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January0°C / 32°F-5°C / 22°F59 mm85%84%
February1°C / 33°F-5°C / 22°F62 mm85%79%
March5°C / 41°F-2°C / 29°F73 mm82%77%
April11°C / 52°F4°C / 39°F87 mm80%77%
May18°C / 64°F11°C / 52°F94 mm81%75%
June23°C / 73°F17°C / 62°F107 mm78%68%
July26°C / 79°F21°C / 69°F89 mm75%62%
August26°C / 79°F20°C / 68°F79 mm72%59%
September23°C / 74°F17°C / 62°F89 mm74%59%
October17°C / 62°F11°C / 51°F99 mm77%68%
November9°C / 48°F4°C / 38°F64 mm78%73%
December4°C / 39°F0°C / 31°F67 mm84%84%

What to pack for August

  • T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
  • Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
  • A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
  • Water-resistant shoes
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is August a good time to visit Cleveland?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other United States cities in August

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Cleveland in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Cleveland?

Yes. August is one of the best months for Cleveland, with highs around 26°C and about 79 mm of rain.

How warm is Cleveland in August?

Average highs are about 26°C (79°F) and average lows about 20°C (68°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Cleveland in August?

Cleveland typically gets around 79 mm of rain in August — some rain.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Cleveland (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.