The climate in Columbus during October can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Columbus and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 25.6°C 78°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 11.9°C 53.3°F |
| Average temperature | 18.7°C 65.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 52 mm 2 ins |
| Rainy days | 5 days |
| Sea temperature | 23.7°C 74.7°F |
| Humidity | 72% |
| Windspeed | 11.2kph 7 mph |
On average October is the driest 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Columbus in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| 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 |