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Columbus (GA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Columbus can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to mild. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Columbus. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 15°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 2°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Columbus has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1291 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives heavy rainfall, averaging 173 mm of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, September brings less rainfall, with 66 mm over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Columbus Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Columbus (GA)

Thu   Dec 26
13°C | 8°C
E 4 m/s
2.8 mm
broken clouds and small chance of rain

broken clouds and small chance of rain

Fri   Dec 27
16°C | 8°C
E 4 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
21°C | 14°C
SE 3 m/s
12 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

The best time of year to visit Columbus in the United States of America

During the months of March, April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Columbus?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Columbus?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Columbus?
    December tops the wettest month list with 173 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Columbus?
    September is the driest month with 66 mm of precipitation.

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