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
1°C 63mm 4hrs 10.7hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Columbus and the temperature is generally cold.

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 freezing 1°C (35°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Columbus with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Columbus February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 55mm 4.9hrs 11.6hrs

February in Columbus is generally reasonably 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.

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 (38°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Columbus with around 55mm 2.1 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Columbus March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 83mm 5.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Columbus is characteristically cool 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.

March is in the spring in Columbus and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (51°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest 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 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Columbus April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 89mm 7.2hrs 14.2hrs

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

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty 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 cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Columbus with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Columbus May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 100mm 8.4hrs 15.3hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Columbus and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Columbus with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Columbus June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 87mm 9.3hrs 10.7hrs

The weather in June in Columbus is characteristically warm and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Columbus, with some very 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 comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Columbus with around 87mm 3.4 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Columbus July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 101mm 9.1hrs 11.6hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Columbus, with some surprisingly 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 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 101mm 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Columbus August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 77mm 8.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Columbus is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Columbus, with some surprisingly 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 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 77mm 3 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Columbus September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 72mm 7.7hrs 14.2hrs

Columbus's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Columbus, with some very 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 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 72mm 2.8 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Columbus October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 51mm 6.5hrs 15.3hrs

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

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 a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 51mm 2 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Columbus November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 73mm 3.9hrs 10.7hrs

November in Columbus is generally reasonably dry 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.

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 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Columbus December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 68mm 3.1hrs 11.6hrs

December in Columbus is generally reasonably 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 relatively 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 freezing 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Columbus weather stats

Columbus weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.7°C 83.7°F
Driest month: October 51mm 2ins
Sunniest month: June 9.3hrs
Coldest month: January 1.1°C 34°F
Wettest month: July 101mm 4ins
Warmest sea: August 24.4°C 75.9°F
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