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
8°C 103mm 6.2hrs 11hrs

Columbus's weather in January is typically cool and 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 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 cold 9°C (49°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Columbus with around 103mm 4 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Columbus February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 115mm 6.9hrs 11.8hrs

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 relatively 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 cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Columbus with around 115mm 4.5 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Columbus March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 143mm 7.9hrs 12.8hrs

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

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively 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 a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Columbus with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Columbus April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 100mm 9.2hrs 13.9hrs

Columbus's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Columbus and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Columbus with around 100mm 3.9 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Columbus May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 121mm 9.2hrs 14.9hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Columbus, with some inordinately 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 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest 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 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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June

Columbus June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 122mm 9.6hrs 11hrs

Columbus's weather in June is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.

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

June is in the summer in Columbus and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Columbus with around 122mm 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Columbus July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 121mm 9.1hrs 11.8hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Columbus, with some extremely 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 muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 121mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Columbus August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 135mm 8.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Columbus is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

It is perhaps a good 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 muggy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Columbus September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 110mm 7.8hrs 13.9hrs

Columbus's weather in September is typically warm, humid and damp in nature.

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

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 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 110mm 4.3 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Columbus October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 112mm 7.9hrs 14.9hrs

October is a damp month in Columbus and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Columbus, with some inordinately 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 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Columbus November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 104mm 6.5hrs 11hrs

The weather in November in Columbus is characteristically cool and damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Columbus and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 104mm 4.1 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Columbus December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 111mm 5.9hrs 11.8hrs

December 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 pretty bad 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 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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Columbus weather stats

Columbus weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.9°C 85.8°F
Driest month: April 100mm 3.9ins
Sunniest month: April 9.2hrs
Coldest month: January 9.1°C 48.4°F
Wettest month: March 143mm 5.6ins
Warmest sea: August 26.4°C 79.5°F
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