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Cincinnati Weather by Month

Best time to visit Cincinnati
September–October
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
30.3°C average high
Wettest month
May
125.4mm
Coolest month
Jan
4.9°C average high
Peak comfort score
83
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January 4.9°-4.5°71.9mm 10.721
February 7.4°-3.4°72.7mm 9.732
March 12.9°0.9°98mm 11.353
April 19.2°5.7°110.8mm 12.473
May 24.2°11.5°125.4mm 13.773
June 28.5°16.2°116.7mm 12.369
July 30.3°18.4°109.6mm 1263
August 30.1°17.7°82.3mm 9.469
September 26.8°13.4°82mm 8.783
October 20.1°6.9°79.6mm 9.182
November 12.9°0.9°71.2mm 9.856
December 7.3°-2.2°88.4mm 11.630

Averages from CINCINNATI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT LUNKEN FIELD, OH US, 8.8km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Cincinnati averages a daily high of 4.9°C with nights around -4.5°C. Expect roughly 10.7 wet days totalling 71.9mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

February

February in Cincinnati averages a daily high of 7.4°C with nights around -3.4°C. Expect roughly 9.7 wet days totalling 72.7mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

March

March in Cincinnati averages a daily high of 12.9°C with nights around 0.9°C. Expect roughly 11.3 wet days totalling 98mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

April

April in Cincinnati averages a daily high of 19.2°C with nights around 5.7°C. Expect roughly 12.4 wet days totalling 110.8mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

May

May in Cincinnati averages a daily high of 24.2°C with nights around 11.5°C. Expect roughly 13.7 wet days totalling 125.4mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

June

June in Cincinnati averages a daily high of 28.5°C with nights around 16.2°C. Expect roughly 12.3 wet days totalling 116.7mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

July

July in Cincinnati averages a daily high of 30.3°C with nights around 18.4°C. Expect roughly 12 wet days totalling 109.6mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

August

August in Cincinnati averages a daily high of 30.1°C with nights around 17.7°C. Expect roughly 9.4 wet days totalling 82.3mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

September

September in Cincinnati averages a daily high of 26.8°C with nights around 13.4°C. Expect roughly 8.7 wet days totalling 82mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

October

October in Cincinnati averages a daily high of 20.1°C with nights around 6.9°C. Expect roughly 9.1 wet days totalling 79.6mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

November

November in Cincinnati averages a daily high of 12.9°C with nights around 0.9°C. Expect roughly 9.8 wet days totalling 71.2mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

December

December in Cincinnati averages a daily high of 7.3°C with nights around -2.2°C. Expect roughly 11.6 wet days totalling 88.4mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Cincinnati peaks at 83.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Cincinnati?

Based on 30 years of records, September–October scores highest for comfort in Cincinnati, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Cincinnati?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 30.3°C.

What is the wettest month in Cincinnati?

May is the wettest, averaging 125.4mm of rain across roughly 13.7 wet days.

How cold does Cincinnati get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 4.9°C.

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