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Cleveland in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Cleveland in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Cleveland, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Cleveland in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Cleveland in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +15°C during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 93 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • April is usually the driest month of the year in Cleveland

Average weather

☀️
+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
-9°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
93 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cleveland has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Cleveland in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cleveland for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +28°C during the day to a minimum of -1°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +17°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 3% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +16°C.

Is Cleveland warm or cold in April?

Cleveland is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +9°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from 0°C to +6°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Cleveland:

Climate in Cleveland in April

Cleveland weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+9°C+15°C+21°C
Min. temperature
-20°C-9°C0°C
Max. temperature
+28°C+31°C+33°C
Rainfall
61 mm93 mm98 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
75%71%72%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
556
Cloudy days
1078
Rainy days
101516
Snowy days
720

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +9°C to +15°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 61 mm to 93 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Cleveland in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Cleveland is gradually decreasing during April, going from 9 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Cleveland based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 57% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 123 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cleveland wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 53% chance of precipitation and 106 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 36 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Cleveland based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in April, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last April in Cleveland?

This is the weather in Cleveland in April 2023:
1 April
🌧️
+17°C
2 April
☀️
+7°C
3 April
☀️
+19°C
4 April
☁️
+21°C
5 April
☀️
+26°C
6 April
☁️
+17°C
7 April
☀️
+9°C
8 April
☀️
+11°C
9 April
☀️
+13°C
10 April
☀️
+16°C
11 April
☀️
+22°C
12 April
☀️
+26°C
13 April
☀️
+27°C
14 April
☁️
+28°C
15 April
☀️
+26°C
16 April
☁️
+27°C
17 April
🌧️
+11°C
18 April
🌨️
+9°C
19 April
☀️
+13°C
20 April
☁️
+28°C
21 April
☁️
+25°C
22 April
🌫️
+12°C
23 April
🌧️
+10°C
24 April
🌧️
+8°C
25 April
🌧️
+10°C
26 April
🌫️
+10°C
27 April
☀️
+15°C
28 April
☀️
+15°C
29 April
🌧️
+17°C
30 April
🌧️
+16°C
In April 2023 Cleveland had 14 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 19 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Cleveland climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Cleveland in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+14°C) and the highest in 2012 (+17°C). The driest year was 1991 with only 637 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1501 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cleveland in April:

Is April a good time to visit Cleveland?

It’s always a good time to visit Cleveland, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Cleveland in April?

April has mild temperatures in Cleveland. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Cleveland rainy in April?

Cleveland is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Cleveland in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cleveland in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

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Monthly weather in Cleveland

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cleveland, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.