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Columbus Weather by Month

Best time to visit Columbus
March–April
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
33.6°C average high
Wettest month
Mar
122.8mm
Coolest month
Jan
14.8°C average high
Peak comfort score
88
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January 14.8°3.2°107.2mm 9.864
February 17.3°5.2°117.7mm 973
March 21.3°8.6°122.8mm 9.581
April 25.1°12.1°107.4mm 884
May 29.3°17.1°86.8mm 7.775
June 32.2°21.2°104.7mm 10.558
July 33.6°22.9°105.3mm 11.950
August 33.2°22.7°111.2mm 11.153
September 30.5°19.8°94.9mm 7.272
October 25.7°13.6°71.7mm 6.288
November 20.1°7.8°92.8mm 7.286
December 16°4.7°122mm 10.167

Averages from COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN AIRPORT, GA US, 7.5km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Columbus averages a daily high of 14.8°C with nights around 3.2°C. Expect roughly 9.8 wet days totalling 107.2mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

February

February in Columbus averages a daily high of 17.3°C with nights around 5.2°C. Expect roughly 9 wet days totalling 117.7mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

March

March in Columbus averages a daily high of 21.3°C with nights around 8.6°C. Expect roughly 9.5 wet days totalling 122.8mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

April

April in Columbus averages a daily high of 25.1°C with nights around 12.1°C. Expect roughly 8 wet days totalling 107.4mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

May

May in Columbus averages a daily high of 29.3°C with nights around 17.1°C. Expect roughly 7.7 wet days totalling 86.8mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

June

June in Columbus averages a daily high of 32.2°C with nights around 21.2°C. Expect roughly 10.5 wet days totalling 104.7mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

July

July in Columbus averages a daily high of 33.6°C with nights around 22.9°C. Expect roughly 11.9 wet days totalling 105.3mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

August

August in Columbus averages a daily high of 33.2°C with nights around 22.7°C. Expect roughly 11.1 wet days totalling 111.2mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

September

September in Columbus averages a daily high of 30.5°C with nights around 19.8°C. Expect roughly 7.2 wet days totalling 94.9mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

October

October in Columbus averages a daily high of 25.7°C with nights around 13.6°C. Expect roughly 6.2 wet days totalling 71.7mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

November

November in Columbus averages a daily high of 20.1°C with nights around 7.8°C. Expect roughly 7.2 wet days totalling 92.8mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

December

December in Columbus averages a daily high of 16°C with nights around 4.7°C. Expect roughly 10.1 wet days totalling 122mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Columbus peaks at 88.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Columbus?

Based on 30 years of records, March–April scores highest for comfort in Columbus, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Columbus?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 33.6°C.

What is the wettest month in Columbus?

March is the wettest, averaging 122.8mm of rain across roughly 9.5 wet days.

How cold does Columbus get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 14.8°C.

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