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When is the best time to visit Columbus?
In general the best time to visit Columbus is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +84°F in August and it has 5 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Columbus in different months
This is the average weather in Columbus for each month based on historic data:
April, May, June, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +84°F during July.
In January, February, March, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 46 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 85 mm in March.
Climate in Columbus
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Columbus for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +70°F | +77°F | +84°F | +88°F | +91°F | +100°F | +102°F | +99°F | +97°F | +93°F | +81°F | +73°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +37°F | +41°F | +52°F | +64°F | +73°F | +82°F | +84°F | +84°F | +77°F | +66°F | +54°F | +43°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -24°F | -11°F | -8°F | +16°F | +30°F | +41°F | +48°F | +43°F | +34°F | +23°F | +9°F | -18°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 74 | 71 | 66 | 63 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 75 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 54 | 50 | 85 | 101 | 116 | 96 | 99 | 76 | 73 | 72 | 78 | 72 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 22 | 23 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Columbus during the whole year:
The hottest month in Columbus is August with average maximum temperature going up to +84°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +23°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Columbus looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Columbus is December with average humidity going up to 75%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 63%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Columbus during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is September with approximately 8 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 73 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 17 rainy days and 116 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Columbus during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 7 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Columbus:
What is the hottest month in Columbus?
The hottest month in Columbus is August with average maximum temperature of +84°F.
What is the coldest month in Columbus?
The coldest month in Columbus is January with minimum temperatures of +23°F.
Is Columbus worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Columbus could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Columbus?
if you're looking to visit Columbus when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, April, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 50 mm of rain.
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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.
