Columbia weather in April

April in Columbia averages 77°F by day and 52°F at night, with 2.8 inches of precipitation. It is the 6th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.

ColumbiaSouth CarolinaPop. 147,035
Average high
77°F+8° vs March
Average low
52°F1 nights below freezing
Precipitation
2.8 in5 days with 0.1 in. or more
Snow
0.0 in1 days at 90°F+

Is April a good time to visit Columbia?

Yes. April is one of the most comfortable months in Columbia by our rule (highs of 62 to 86°F, lows of 42°F or more and under 4.5 inches of precipitation). The most comfortable months overall are March to May and September to October.

On April 15 the sun rises at 6:53 am and sets at 7:55 pm, giving 13h 02m of daylight. Daylight all year.

What to pack for Columbia in April

  • Summer clothes, with a light layer for air conditioning

Based on 30-year averages, not a forecast. Check the forecast a few days before you go.

April nearby

CityDistanceHighLowPrecip.
Columbia77°F52°F2.8 in
Rock Hill, SC69 mi74°F48°F3.6 in
Augusta, GA76 mi79°F51°F2.9 in
Charlotte, NC85 mi73°F49°F3.8 in
Gastonia, NC87 mi73°F49°F3.8 in
Concord, NC97 mi74°F47°F4.0 in
North Charleston, SC98 mi77°F55°F3.3 in

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Columbia in April?

In April, Columbia averages a high of 77°F and a low of 52°F, with 2.8 inches of precipitation (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).

Is April a good time to visit Columbia?

Yes. April is one of Columbia's most comfortable months by our rule: highs between 62°F and 86°F, lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.

Does it snow in Columbia in April?

Rarely. The April snowfall normal is under half an inch.

Before and after: Columbia in March and Columbia in May. All twelve months: Columbia weather by month.

NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals, station Columbia, SC, 9.4 miles from the city center.