Cleveland · April
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 55°F, low 40°F. Expect 18 rain days — plan around the radar. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
55° / 40°F
Humidity
72%
Rain days
18/mo
Wind
16 mph
What April feels like in Cleveland
Sunrise
06:46
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:07
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Cleveland in April
The kit for April in Cleveland: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
April vs the surrounding months
vs March
+11° avg high
+2 rain days
Cleveland in March →
April
55°F avg high
18 rain days
Best: midday
vs May
-11° avg high
+3 rain days
Cleveland in May →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Cleveland in April?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Cleveland in April?+
Average high 55°F, average low 40°F.
How does April compare to surrounding months in Cleveland?+
Compared to March (avg high 44°F), April is warmer. Compared to May (avg high 66°F), April is cooler.
Does it rain often in Cleveland in April?+
Expect about 18 measurable rain days in April, on average.