When is the best time to go to Columbus

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Columbus, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Columbus weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Columbus are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Columbus January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 106mm 5.9hrs 11.2hrs

January in Columbus is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Columbus for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Columbus and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Columbus with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Columbus February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 116mm 6.8hrs 11.9hrs

February in Columbus is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Columbus for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Columbus and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Columbus with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Columbus March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 132mm 8.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Columbus is characteristically mild and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Columbus.

March is in the spring in Columbus and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Columbus with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Columbus April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 108mm 9.6hrs 13.8hrs

Columbus's weather in April is typically warm and damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Columbus.

April is in the spring in Columbus and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Columbus with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Columbus May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 96mm 10.2hrs 14.7hrs

May is a a little damp month in Columbus and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Columbus, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Columbus and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Columbus with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Columbus June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 96mm 10.1hrs 11.2hrs

The climate in Columbus during June can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Columbus for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Columbus and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Columbus with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Columbus July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 131mm 9.5hrs 11.9hrs

July in Columbus is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Columbus for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Columbus and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 131mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Columbus August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 93mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Columbus is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Columbus for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Columbus and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Columbus September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 83mm 8.4hrs 13.8hrs

Columbus's weather in September is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Columbus for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Columbus and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Columbus October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 52mm 8.5hrs 14.7hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Columbus and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Columbus, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Columbus and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Columbus November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 76mm 6.9hrs 11.2hrs

November in Columbus is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Columbus, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Columbus and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Columbus December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 121mm 6hrs 11.9hrs

December in Columbus is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Columbus for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Columbus and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Columbus weather stats

Columbus weather statistics
Hottest month: July 33°C 91.4°F
Driest month: October 52mm 2ins
Sunniest month: April 9.6hrs
Coldest month: January 13.4°C 56.1°F
Wettest month: March 132mm 5.2ins
Warmest sea: August 28.2°C 82.8°F
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