Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Cleveland, Ohio, United States in May
Weather score41Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 90mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
90mm
Sun
7.9h
Sea
11°C
Weather score
41
Mixed
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 90mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Compare Cleveland, Ohio, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May20°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May90mm average rain
May is one of Cleveland's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to April, August, and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.9 hours average sun
May is brighter than Cleveland's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May11°C average sea
May is close to Cleveland's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 18°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May41 weather score
May sits close to Cleveland's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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