Columbus weather by month
Average highs run from 59°F in January to 93°F in July, and January nights average 38°F. It gets 49 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are April to May and October to November.
Best time to visit Columbus
For comfortable weather, go in April to May and October to November. 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 | 59°F | 38°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 0 | 11 | cool |
| February | 63°F | 42°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 6 | mild days, chilly nights |
| March | 70°F | 47°F | 4.9 in | 0.2 in | 6 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| April | 78°F | 54°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| May | 85°F | 63°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 6 | 0 | warm |
| June | 90°F | 71°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 17 | 0 | hot |
| July | 93°F | 74°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 24 | 0 | hot |
| August | 92°F | 73°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 21 | 0 | hot |
| September | 87°F | 68°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 11 | 0 | hot |
| October | 78°F | 57°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| November | 68°F | 46°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| December | 61°F | 41°F | 4.8 in | 0.3 in | 7 | 0 | 7 | cool |
| Year | 77°F avg | 56°F avg | 48.8 in | 0.5 in | 72 | 80 | 28 |
"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 Columbus Metro Airport, GA (USW00093842), 1.9 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Columbus
The shortest day is December 21, with 10h 00m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 17m. The earliest sunset comes around November 29 (5:33 pm) and the latest around June 21 (8:50 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 156 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 am | 5:56 pm | 10h 15m |
| February | 7:22 am | 6:25 pm | 11h 03m |
| March | 7:50 am | 7:47 pm | 11h 58m |
| April | 7:10 am | 8:09 pm | 12h 59m |
| May | 6:41 am | 8:30 pm | 13h 49m |
| June | 6:32 am | 8:48 pm | 14h 16m |
| July | 6:43 am | 8:47 pm | 14h 04m |
| August | 7:03 am | 8:23 pm | 13h 20m |
| September | 7:23 am | 7:45 pm | 12h 22m |
| October | 7:43 am | 7:06 pm | 11h 23m |
| November | 7:09 am | 5:38 pm | 10h 29m |
| December | 7:34 am | 5:35 pm | 10h 01m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Columbus 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 Columbus getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 1.5°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Columbus.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Columbus?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 93°F and an average low of 74°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Columbus?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 38°F and highs of 59°F.
What is the rainiest month in Columbus?
March gets the most precipitation, 4.9 inches on average. October is the driest at 2.8 inches.
Does it snow in Columbus?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Columbus?
For comfortable weather, April to May and October to November. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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