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

What does the weather outlook for Cleveland look like in May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Cleveland experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 21°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Cleveland in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 265 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Cleveland. May typically offers 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 May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 67%  

Sunshine 265 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 58%  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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?

For visitors traveling to Cleveland, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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