Cincinnati weather
At 5:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 20°C (69°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Cincinnati sits 266 m (873 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 3%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Cincinnati weather
Is it raining in Cincinnati right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 20° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Cincinnati this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 15–24° and lows of 9–15°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Cincinnati lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Cincinnati?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Cincinnati weather by month
When is the best time to visit Cincinnati?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Cincinnati is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 3°C (38°F) in January to 31°C (87°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Cincinnati?
May is the wettest month, with about 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 73 mm (2.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Cincinnati?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 3°C (38°F) and lows of -5°C (22°F).
Does Cincinnati have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 118 mm (4.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months