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Cleveland weather in January (Ohio, United States of America)

What kind of weather does January bring to Cleveland? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Cleveland typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 2°C, cooling down at night to around -5°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Cleveland in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. Historically, the month has about 17 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 100 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Cleveland. May generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cleveland climate page with graphs.

 

Cleveland, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 66 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 73%  
SunshineSunshine 100 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 34%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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