Cleveland in May

7.6out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

26°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
11Rainy days (96 mm)
13:51 hDaylight
06:40Sunrise · 20:31 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.0 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

10° 1° J 13° 3° F 17° 6° M 22° 10° A 26° 16° M 30° 20° J 31° 22° J 31° 21° A 28° 18° S 23° 11° O 16° 6° N 11° 3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 10°C1°C116 mm 10– – 5.6
February 13°C3°C109 mm 10– – 6.1
March 17°C6°C128 mm 12– – 6.6
April 22°C10°C116 mm 10– – 7.6
May 26°C16°C96 mm 11– – 7.6
June 30°C20°C85 mm 12– – 7.2
July 31°C22°C104 mm 13– – 6.6
August 31°C21°C81 mm 11– – 7.1
September 28°C18°C95 mm 8– – 8.0
October 23°C11°C81 mm 7– – 8.1
November 16°C6°C102 mm 9– – 6.9
December 11°C3°C128 mm 10– – 5.8

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Cleveland in May?

Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 16°C.

When is the best time to visit Cleveland?

The best months are October, September, April, May.