Best Time to Visit Columbus
Best time: Sep, Aug, Jun, May.
Jul is warmest (30.3°C high); Jul is rainiest (108 mm).
Columbus weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.2 | -6.8 | 58 | 2.5 |
| Feb | 4.8 | -5.2 | 54 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 11 | -0.4 | 74 | 5.6 |
| Apr | 17.7 | 4.5 | 86 | 7.3 |
| May | 23.7 | 10.5 | 103 | 8.5 |
| Jun | 28.4 | 15.7 | 101 | 9.3 |
| Jul | 30.3 | 18 | 108 | 9.3 |
| Aug | 29.4 | 17 | 93 | 8.4 |
| Sep | 26 | 12.9 | 76 | 6.9 |
| Oct | 19.3 | 6.3 | 60 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 11.6 | 1.3 | 80 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 5.4 | -3.4 | 72 | 2.1 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: SepAugJunMay
Beaches: AugJunJulSep
Hiking: OctSepAprMay
Sightseeing: SepAugJunOct
Columbus quick facts
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (May, Jun, Jul, Aug): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Columbus?
Sep, Aug, Jun, May.
What is the rainiest month?
Jul, about 108 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 30.3°C.
Where to stay
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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