The climate in Columbus during August can be summarized as very hot, humid and reasonably dry.
August is in the summer in Columbus and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 35.7°C 96.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | 22.5°C 72.5°F |
Average temperature | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 71 mm 2.8 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 29.3°C 84.8°F |
Humidity | 71% |
Windspeed | 13.3kph 8 mph |
On average August is the 4th driest month of the year in Columbus with around 71mm 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 9.9 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 August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | August | 35.4°C 95.7°F |
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Driest month: | July | 57mm 2.2ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 10.7hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 16.2°C 61.2°F |
Wettest month: | May | 127mm 5ins |