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Will I be hot?

Will I be hot in Cleveland in January?

Verdict

NoNo, comfortable.

Highs cap at 34°F — no heat-management gear needed.

Day vs. night

Day

34°F

Cold

Direct sun feels cool at best; shade is jacket weather.

Night

22°F

Freezing

Deep freeze after sunset — every exposed step counts.

Why

Cleveland in January averages highs of 34°F, lows of 22°F, 15 rainy days.

Temperature is comfortable across the day; pack for style and weather resistance, not heat management.

Nearby months

Packing pointers

Curious about the nighttime instead? Check will-i-be-cold