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
15°C 72mm 5.3hrs 11.3hrs

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

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

January is in the winter in Columbus and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest 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 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Columbus February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 69mm 6.1hrs 12hrs

February in Columbus is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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.

February is in the winter in Columbus and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Columbus with around 69mm 2.7 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Columbus March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 59mm 6.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Columbus is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Columbus and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Columbus with around 59mm 2.3 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Columbus April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 79mm 7.4hrs 13.7hrs

Columbus's weather in April is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Columbus, with some extremely 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 a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Columbus with around 79mm 3.1 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Columbus May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 127mm 8.1hrs 14.5hrs

May is a wet, humid month in Columbus and the temperature is generally hot.

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.

May is in the spring in Columbus and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Columbus with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Columbus June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 112mm 10.1hrs 11.3hrs

Columbus's weather in June is typically hot, humid 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.

June is in the summer in Columbus and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Columbus July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 57mm 10.7hrs 12hrs

July in Columbus is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.

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.

July is in the summer in Columbus and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 57mm 2.3 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 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Columbus August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 71mm 9.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Columbus is characteristically very hot, humid 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 pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Columbus and is typically the 5th 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.

On average August is the 5th wettest 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.

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September

Columbus September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 123mm 8.5hrs 13.7hrs

Columbus's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet 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.

September is in the fall / autumn in Columbus and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 123mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Columbus October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 90mm 7.8hrs 14.5hrs

October is a a little damp, humid month in Columbus and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect 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 a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Columbus November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 88mm 6.1hrs 11.3hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Columbus, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Columbus and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Columbus December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 71mm 5.2hrs 12hrs

December in Columbus is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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.

December is in the winter in Columbus and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Columbus weather statistics
Hottest month: August 35.4°C 95.7°F
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
Warmest sea: August 29.3°C 84.7°F
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