Average Monthly Sunshine in Cleveland

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Cleveland receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Cleveland Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 273 hours of sunshine in November and 199 hours in May, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3032 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. November sees up to 9.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. May, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.6 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Cleveland’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Cleveland enjoys an average of 3032 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

February, Cleveland’s wettest month, receives 132 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 21°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Cleveland Precipitation page.