Best time to visit Dayton, OH

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Dayton runs from April through October — 7 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
36.3°F
Low
20.1°F
Precip
3.17 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 29m

February Cold
High
40.2°F
Low
22.6°F
Precip
2.35 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 29m

March Cool
High
50.7°F
Low
30.6°F
Precip
3.54 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 44m

April Good
High
64.3°F
Low
41.4°F
Precip
4.45 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 3m

May Good
High
74.9°F
Low
52.9°F
Precip
4.38 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 12m

June Good
High
83.6°F
Low
62.4°F
Precip
4.41 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 46m

July Good
High
86.7°F
Low
65.7°F
Precip
4.03 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 33m

August Good
High
85.8°F
Low
63.9°F
Precip
3.12 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 34m

September Excellent
High
79.2°F
Low
55.8°F
Precip
3.03 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 15m

October Good
High
66.1°F
Low
43.5°F
Precip
3.00 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 55m

November Cool
High
52.0°F
Low
33.1°F
Precip
3.04 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 46m

December Cold
High
40.9°F
Low
25.6°F
Precip
3.13 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 12m

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