Cincinnati
A hilly Ohio river city with a big historic district, a much-loved zoo and its own chilli.
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What Cincinnati is like
Cincinnati is a hilly Ohio city on the Ohio River, with one of America's biggest historic districts, a much-loved zoo and its own style of chilli.
Don't miss
- 01Over-the-RhineStreets of 19th-century buildings, now full of bars and restaurants.
- 02Findlay MarketOhio's oldest public market still running.
- 03Cincinnati ZooThe second-oldest zoo in the US.
- 04National Underground Railroad Freedom CenterThe story of the escape from slavery.
Where to stay
- DowntownNear the river and the stadiums.
- Over-the-RhineLively and historic.
Worth knowing
The John A. Roebling bridge, opened in 1866, was designed by the man who later designed the Brooklyn Bridge.
Covington: a walk over the river to Kentucky
Photo: Adam Sofen · CC BY 2.0
Cross the Roebling Suspension Bridge on foot to Covington's historic streets and riverside views back to the city.
Direct flights to Cincinnati from the UK
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Cincinnati by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° | -5° | – |
| February | 6° | -3° | – |
| March | 12° | 1° | – |
| April | 19° | 6° | – |
| May | 24° | 12° | – |
| June | 28° | 17° | – |
| July | 30° | 19° | – |
| August | 30° | 18° | – |
| September | 26° | 14° | – |
| October | 19° | 8° | – |
| November | 12° | 2° | – |
| December | 6° | -2° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Cincinnati weatherbox). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- You need an approved ESTA (or a US visa) before you travel. Apply on the official ESTA website, esta.cbp.dhs.gov.
- Your passport must be valid for your whole stay.
From the Foreign Office's United States travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.