Climate ▸Forecast ▸May ▸June ▸
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

Cleveland Weather in May

May in Cleveland brings high temperatures around 29°C (84°F) during the day, dropping to 18°C (64°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 142 mm (5.6 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Cleveland in May

Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have rain, averaging 142 mm (5.6 in). Rainfall intensity is on the higher side this month. Expect more substantial showers rather than light, passing rain.

Temperature in Cleveland in May

Daytime temperatures in Cleveland reach 29°C (84°F) in May, dropping to 18°C (64°F) at night. Overall, the month follows a fairly predictable daily temperature pattern. Nights drop to around 18°C (64°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable.

Sunshine in Cleveland in May

With approximately 250 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies. It makes it a perfect month for being outside.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, February, March, April, May, October and November typically offer the best circumstances for Cleveland.

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our Cleveland's climate page.

Cleveland Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C (64°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C (84°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 142 mm (5.6 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 250 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 59% *  
* Data from: Houston, the United States of America (69 KM, 43 Miles).

Best Places 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. See all of the United States of America in May →

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Cleveland in May

Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in May. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Cleveland in May

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

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our Cleveland's climate page.

More climate data for Cleveland