When is the best time to go to Columbus
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.
Average temperatures in Columbus
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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0°C | 23mm | 5hrs | 10.3hrs |
The climate in Columbus during January can be summarized as cold and dry.
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.
January is in the winter in Columbus and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (33°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Columbus with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 17mm | 6.4hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Columbus is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Columbus for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad 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 freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Columbus with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Columbus weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 35mm | 8.4hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Columbus is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
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.
March is in the spring in Columbus and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Columbus with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 54mm | 9.2hrs | 14.5hrs |
Columbus's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry 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.
April is in the spring in Columbus and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night -0°C (31°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Columbus with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 75mm | 9.9hrs | 16hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Columbus and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Columbus for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Columbus and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Columbus with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 60mm | 11.2hrs | 10.3hrs |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Columbus during the month of June
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.
June is in the summer in Columbus and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Columbus with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 28mm | 12.5hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Columbus is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Columbus, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Columbus and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry 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 12.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 29mm | 11.5hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Columbus is characteristically warm and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Columbus, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Columbus and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry 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 11.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 40mm | 9.4hrs | 14.5hrs |
Columbus's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Columbus.
September is in the fall / autumn in Columbus and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Columbus weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 33mm | 7.4hrs | 16hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Columbus and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Columbus.
October is in the fall / autumn in Columbus and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 24mm | 4.9hrs | 10.3hrs |
The weather in November in Columbus is characteristically cool and dry.
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.
November is in the fall / autumn in Columbus and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Columbus weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 19mm | 4.5hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Columbus is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
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 freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Columbus weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 28.7°C 83.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 17mm 0.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 12.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 0.1°C 32.2°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 75mm 3ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 15.2°C 59.4°F |
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