Columbia weather by month
Average highs run from 57°F in January to 93°F in July, and January nights average 35°F. It gets 45 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 1 inches of snow. Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are March to May and September to October.
Best time to visit Columbia
For comfortable weather, go in March to May and September to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F | 35°F | 3.5 in | 0.6 in | 6 | 0 | 14 | cool |
| February | 61°F | 37°F | 3.4 in | 0.4 in | 6 | 0 | 9 | cool |
| March | 68°F | 44°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in | 6 | 0 | 4 | mild |
| April | 77°F | 52°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 1 | 1 | warm |
| May | 84°F | 61°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 7 | 0 | warm |
| June | 90°F | 69°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 18 | 0 | hot |
| July | 93°F | 72°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 24 | 0 | hot |
| August | 91°F | 71°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 21 | 0 | hot |
| September | 86°F | 65°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 10 | 0 | warm |
| October | 77°F | 53°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 1 | 1 | warm |
| November | 66°F | 42°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 6 | mild days, chilly nights |
| December | 59°F | 37°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in | 6 | 0 | 12 | cool |
| Year | 76°F avg | 53°F avg | 45.2 in | 1.2 in | 71 | 81 | 47 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Columbia, SC (USW00013883), 9.4 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Columbia
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 53m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 25m. The earliest sunset comes around November 28 (5:14 pm) and the latest around June 29 (8:39 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 124 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 am | 5:37 pm | 10h 08m |
| February | 7:08 am | 6:07 pm | 10h 59m |
| March | 7:34 am | 7:31 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:53 am | 7:55 pm | 13h 02m |
| May | 6:22 am | 8:18 pm | 13h 56m |
| June | 6:12 am | 8:36 pm | 14h 24m |
| July | 6:24 am | 8:35 pm | 14h 11m |
| August | 6:45 am | 8:10 pm | 13h 25m |
| September | 7:07 am | 7:30 pm | 12h 23m |
| October | 7:29 am | 6:49 pm | 11h 20m |
| November | 6:56 am | 5:19 pm | 10h 23m |
| December | 7:22 am | 5:15 pm | 9h 54m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Columbia with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Columbia getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 1.9°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Columbia.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Columbia?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 93°F and an average low of 72°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Columbia?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 35°F and highs of 57°F.
What is the rainiest month in Columbia?
July gets the most precipitation, 5.4 inches on average. November is the driest at 2.8 inches.
Does it snow in Columbia?
Yes. Columbia averages 1 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Columbia?
For comfortable weather, March to May and September to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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