Winter
Dec → Feb3 to 5°
nights -6 to -3°
- 9 rainy days · 72 mm
When is the best time to visit Columbus?
- Jan3°not recommended
- Feb5°not recommended
- Mar11°not recommended
- Apr18°fair
- May23°recommended
- Jun28°recommended
- Jul30°fair
- Aug29°fair
- Sep25°recommended
- Oct19°recommended
- Nov11°fair
- Dec5°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Columbus, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | -6° | 76 mm | 10 d | |
| February | 5° | -4° | 61 mm | 8 d | |
| March | 11° | 0° | 92 mm | 10 d | |
| April | 18° | 6° | 98 mm | 10 d | |
| May | 23° | 11° | 101 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| June | 28° | 16° | 110 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| July | 30° | 19° | 119 mm | 9 d | |
| August | 29° | 18° | 95 mm | 8 d | |
| September | 25° | 14° | 80 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| October | 19° | 7° | 74 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| November | 11° | 2° | 71 mm | 8 d | |
| December | 5° | -3° | 80 mm | 9 d |
The four seasons in Columbus, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Columbus John Glenn Airport) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May11 to 23°
nights 0 to 11°
- 10 rainy days · 97 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug28 to 30°
nights 16 to 19°
- 9 rainy days · 108 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov11 to 25°
nights 2 to 14°
- 8 rainy days · 75 mm
Book early for May to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Columbus, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h of daylight, in December 9h20, a difference of 5h39.
9h37Jan
10h38Feb
11h50Mar
13h13Apr
14h22May
15hJun
14h44Jul
13h44Aug
12h24Sep
11h04Oct
9h54Nov
9h20Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Columbus John Glenn Airport" (39.99°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Columbus, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended3°-6° at night
- 76 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended5°-4° at night
- 61 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended11°0° at night
- 92 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair18°6° at night
- 98 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended23°11° at night
- 101 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended28°16° at night
- 110 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair30°19° at night
- 119 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair29°18° at night
- 95 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended25°14° at night
- 80 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended19°7° at night
- 74 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair11°2° at night
- 71 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended5°-3° at night
- 80 mm · 9 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 3 °C at the warmest of the day, -6 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (76 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, -4 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (61 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 11 °C at best, 0 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (92 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 6 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (98 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (101 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 28 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (110 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 30 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (119 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
August. 29 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (95 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
September. 25 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Rain stays light: 80 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (74 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 11 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (71 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, -3 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (80 mm). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Columbus?
May to June and September to October: over these months, average highs range from 19 to 28 °C, with 9 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Columbus John Glenn Airport).
Which month should you avoid in Columbus?
March: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 92 mm over 10 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Columbus John Glenn Airport).
What is the hottest month in Columbus?
July, with 30 °C on average in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Columbus John Glenn Airport).
What is the coldest month in Columbus?
January, with 3 °C at best during the day and -6 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Columbus John Glenn Airport).
What is the driest month in Columbus?
February: 61 mm over 8 days of rain, against 119 mm in July, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Columbus?
The gap between day and night reaches 12 °C in April: 18 °C in the afternoon, 6 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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