Columbus weather by month
Average highs run from 37°F in January to 85°F in July, and January nights average 22°F. It gets 42 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 28 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 103 times a year. The most comfortable months are April to June and August to October.
Best time to visit Columbus
For comfortable weather, go in April to June and August 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 | 37°F | 22°F | 3.0 in | 9.5 in | 7 | 0 | 25 | cold |
| February | 41°F | 24°F | 2.4 in | 7.6 in | 6 | 0 | 22 | cold |
| March | 51°F | 32°F | 3.6 in | 4.1 in | 8 | 0 | 17 | cool |
| April | 64°F | 42°F | 3.9 in | 0.5 in | 8 | 0 | 4 | mild |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 9 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| June | 82°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| July | 85°F | 65°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 8 | 0 | warm |
| August | 84°F | 64°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 6 | 0 | warm |
| September | 78°F | 57°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| October | 66°F | 45°F | 2.9 in | 0.2 in | 6 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| November | 52°F | 35°F | 2.8 in | 1.2 in | 6 | 0 | 12 | cool |
| December | 42°F | 27°F | 3.1 in | 5.1 in | 6 | 0 | 22 | cold |
| Year | 63°F avg | 44°F avg | 41.6 in | 28.2 in | 82 | 21 | 103 |
"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 Port Columbus Intl. Airport, OH (USW00014821), 7.1 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 9h 19m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 00m. The earliest sunset comes around December 2 (5:06 pm) and the latest around June 21 (9:04 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 151 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:52 am | 5:31 pm | 9h 39m |
| February | 7:24 am | 6:07 pm | 10h 43m |
| March | 7:43 am | 7:38 pm | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:54 am | 8:10 pm | 13h 16m |
| May | 6:17 am | 8:40 pm | 14h 23m |
| June | 6:03 am | 9:02 pm | 14h 59m |
| July | 6:16 am | 8:59 pm | 14h 43m |
| August | 6:44 am | 8:28 pm | 13h 44m |
| September | 7:13 am | 7:40 pm | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:42 am | 6:52 pm | 11h 09m |
| November | 7:17 am | 5:15 pm | 9h 58m |
| December | 7:46 am | 5:07 pm | 9h 21m |
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 2.4°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 85°F and an average low of 65°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Columbus?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 22°F and highs of 37°F.
What is the rainiest month in Columbus?
July gets the most precipitation, 4.7 inches on average. February is the driest at 2.4 inches.
Does it snow in Columbus?
Yes. Columbus averages 28 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Columbus?
For comfortable weather, April to June and August 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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