Cincinnati, OH weather by month
Midwest · Station: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, OH · NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
The best time to visit Cincinnati, OH is September–October, when average daytime highs are comfortable and rainfall sits at or below the city's monthly average. Cincinnati is hottest in July (avg high 86°F) and coolest in January (avg high 40°F). The wettest month is June (4.8 in) and the driest is September (3.1 in). Overall the annual mean temperature is about 54.8°F with 45.3 in of precipitation a year and 23.3 in of snow.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Monthly weather averages for Cincinnati
| Month | Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | Avg precip (in) | Avg snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40 | 23 | 3.3 | 7.7 |
| February | 44 | 26 | 3.2 | 6.7 |
| March | 54 | 34 | 4.2 | 3.4 |
| April | 66 | 44 | 4.5 | 0.4 |
| May | 75 | 54 | 4.7 | 0 |
| June | 83 | 62 | 4.8 | 0 |
| July | 86 | 66 | 3.8 | 0 |
| August | 85 | 65 | 3.4 | 0 |
| September | 79 | 57 | 3.1 | 0 |
| October | 67 | 46 | 3.4 | 0.2 |
| November | 54 | 35 | 3.2 | 0.8 |
| December | 43 | 28 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Best time to visit Cincinnati
Based on the normals above, the most pleasant window is September–October. In those months daytime highs are in the mild-to-warm range and precipitation is no higher than the city's typical month, so you avoid both the peak hot of July (when highs reach about 86°F — stay hydrated and seek shade midday) and the cool, darker conditions around January (highs near 40°F). Try to avoid June if rain would spoil your plans — it is the wettest month at 4.8 in. Use the packing & comfort tool to check any specific month.
How Cincinnati compares
Cincinnati's 45.3 in of annual precipitation and 54.8°F mean temperature put it in context with other US cities. See where it ranks for warmest in January, rainiest overall and driest overall, or browse the full list of cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Cincinnati?
The most comfortable time to visit Cincinnati, OH is September–October, when average daytime highs are mild and rainfall is at or below the city's average. Cincinnati is hottest in July (avg high 86°F) and coolest in January (avg high 40°F), per NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What is the average temperature in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati's annual mean temperature is about 54.8°F. The warmest month is July (average high 86°F, low 66°F) and the coolest is January (average high 40°F, low 23°F).
How much rain does Cincinnati get?
Cincinnati receives about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June (4.8 in) and the driest is September (3.1 in).
Does it snow in Cincinnati?
Yes. Cincinnati averages about 23.3 inches of snow a year. Snow normally falls between late autumn and early spring; summer months see none.
Source
Monthly averages from the NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, OH (reference values verified against the published normals). Climate normals describe a 30-year average, not a forecast; any individual year can differ. See our methodology for how "best time to visit" is derived.
Last updated: 2026-06-18