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Columbus in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Columbus in July will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Columbus, based on historical data.
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July

Weather in Columbus in July 2026

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Columbus in July? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +84°F and approximately 4 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 16 rainy days and 99 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+48°F
Min.
+102°F
Max.
99 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Columbus has good weather in July.

Average temperature in Columbus in July

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Columbus for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +91°F during the day to a minimum of +59°F during the night, the temperature in July averages around +86°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +81°F.

Is Columbus warm or cold in July?

Columbus is typically warm in July.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +63°F to +66°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

July is one of the warmest months in Columbus, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Columbus in July

Columbus weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+82°F+84°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+41°F+48°F+43°F
Max. temperature
+100°F+102°F+99°F
Rainfall
96 mm99 mm76 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
68%70%71%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
345
Cloudy days
9910
Rainy days
161614
Snowy days
000

July weather is still as good as in June. It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +82°F to +84°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 96 mm to 99 mm. Humidity rises from 68% to 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in July, from 3 to 4.

August brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Columbus in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Columbus is gradually decreasing during July, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Columbus based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in July, with total rainfall of approximately 236 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 45 mm, which is moderate rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
July is one of the rainiest months in Columbus, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Columbus wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 116 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 25% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last July in Columbus?

This is the weather in Columbus in July 2024:
1 July
🌧️
+84°F
2 July
🌧️
+85°F
3 July
🌧️
+81°F
4 July
☁️
+89°F
5 July
☁️
+91°F
6 July
☀️
+86°F
7 July
☁️
+85°F
8 July
☁️
+81°F
9 July
☁️
+78°F
10 July
☀️
+84°F
11 July
☀️
+86°F
12 July
☁️
+87°F
13 July
☁️
+89°F
14 July
☁️
+88°F
15 July
☀️
+84°F
16 July
🌫️
+85°F
17 July
🌫️
+84°F
18 July
☁️
+81°F
19 July
🌫️
+86°F
20 July
🌫️
+88°F
21 July
☀️
+84°F
22 July
☀️
+83°F
23 July
☀️
+84°F
24 July
🌫️
+85°F
25 July
🌫️
+86°F
26 July
☁️
+90°F
27 July
🌧️
+89°F
28 July
☁️
+86°F
29 July
☁️
+85°F
30 July
☀️
+85°F
31 July
☁️
+80°F
In July 2024 Columbus had 8 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Columbus climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Columbus in July has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+60°F) and the highest in 2024 (+67°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 612 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1582 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Columbus in July:

Is July a good time to visit Columbus?

July is a really good time to go to Columbus. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Columbus.

Can you sunbathe in Columbus in July?

July is warm in Columbus. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Columbus rainy in July?

Columbus is often rainy in July. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Columbus in July?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Columbus in July, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Columbus

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Columbus, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.