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Ohio Weather: Cleveland Warms to 69° by Sunday, Oct. 25
Cleveland, OH – Northeast Ohio residents can look forward to a sunny, dry weekend as temperatures gradually climb toward 70 degrees by Sunday, October 25. However, chilly overnight conditions will con
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-10-21T10:03:31.211Z
Cleveland, OH – Northeast Ohio residents can look forward to a sunny, dry weekend as temperatures gradually climb toward 70 degrees by Sunday, October 25. However, chilly overnight conditions will continue before the warmer afternoons arrive, with temperatures dipping to around 40 degrees Friday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, sunshine will dominate the forecast across the city and surrounding Cuyahoga County through the weekend. Afternoon highs are expected to rise from 61 degrees Wednesday to 65 degrees Saturday, eventually reaching approximately 69 degrees Sunday.
The forecast offers favorable conditions for outdoor activities across the Cleveland metropolitan area, including communities along Lake Erie's southern shoreline.
Sunshine Builds Toward the Weekend A relatively quiet weather pattern will keep conditions dry across the Cleveland area through Sunday.
Temperatures will gradually moderate throughout the week, although the difference between daytime highs and overnight lows will remain noticeable.
Wednesday begins with sunshine and a high near 61 degrees, followed by a low around 45 degrees overnight.
Thursday and Friday will bring additional sunshine, with highs in the lower to middle 60s.
The coldest night in the five day forecast arrives Friday, when temperatures are expected to fall to approximately 40 degrees.
Residents heading outdoors during the early morning or late evening should prepare for considerably cooler conditions than those expected during the afternoon.
Five Day Cleveland Weather Outlook Wednesday 10/21: Sunny skies are expected, with an afternoon high near 61 degrees. Calm winds will become northerly around 5 mph during the afternoon. Wednesday night will remain mostly clear, with temperatures falling to approximately 45 degrees and calm winds.
Thursday 10/22: Sunshine continues, with temperatures reaching around 64 degrees. Calm winds will become northerly at 5 to 8 mph during the afternoon. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with a low near 45 degrees and light, variable winds.
Friday 10/23: Another sunny day is expected, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 63 degrees. Light winds will become northeast at 5 to 7 mph during the morning. Friday night will remain mostly clear, with temperatures falling to around 40 degrees.
Saturday 10/24: Sunny conditions continue across Cleveland, with temperatures climbing to approximately 65 degrees. Saturday night will be mostly clear, with overnight temperatures dropping to around 45 degrees. No precipitation is indicated in the supplied forecast.
Sunday 10/25: The warmest day of the five day period arrives, with sunshine and an afternoon high near 69 degrees. Sunday night will become partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to approximately 50 degrees.
What Happens After the Weekend? The mild pattern is expected to continue into Monday, October 26, when mostly sunny skies and highs near 66 degrees are forecast.
Tuesday, October 27, brings partly sunny conditions and temperatures near 61 degrees.
Looking further ahead, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center outlook for October 28 through November 3 favors above normal temperatures across northeastern Ohio.
The precipitation outlook places the region near the transition between near normal precipitation probabilities and a slight lean toward above normal precipitation farther southwest. This does not establish specific rainfall amounts or guarantee rain in Cleveland.
For residents planning outdoor activities, Saturday and Sunday currently offer the most favorable combination of sunshine and mild afternoon temperatures.
Although temperatures will approach 70 degrees Sunday, cooler evenings remain part of the forecast, making an extra layer useful for nighttime activities.
Residents should continue monitoring National Weather Service updates as the weekend approaches, particularly for any changes to temperatures, cloud cover or the extended forecast.