Cleveland · January
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 34°F, low 23°F. Layering becomes the workout. Expect 19 rain days — plan around the radar. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
Avg high / low
34° / 23°F
Humidity
74%
Rain days
19/mo
Wind
17 mph
What January feels like in Cleveland
Sunrise
08:48
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:23
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
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Cleveland in January
The kit for January in Cleveland: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
-7° avg high
0 rain days
Cleveland in December →
January
34°F avg high
19 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
-2° avg high
+2 rain days
Cleveland in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Cleveland in January?+
Midday. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
What's the average temperature in Cleveland in January?+
Average high 34°F, average low 23°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Cleveland?+
Compared to December (avg high 41°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 37°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Cleveland in January?+
Expect about 19 measurable rain days in January, on average.