Dayton weather
At 5:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 19°C (66°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Oct. Dayton sits 228 m (748 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 Dayton, Ohio, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Dayton weather
Is it raining in Dayton right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 19° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Dayton this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 14–24° and lows of 9–16°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Dayton lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Dayton?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Dayton weather by month
When is the best time to visit Dayton?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Dayton is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 1°C (35°F) in January to 29°C (83°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Dayton?
May is the wettest month, with about 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 62 mm (2.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Dayton?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (83°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 1°C (35°F) and lows of -7°C (19°F).
Does Dayton have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 112 mm (4.4 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