Columbus (MT) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Columbus can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It's weather is marked by below-average rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Columbus can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 2°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -11°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Columbus tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 386 mm of rain/snow per year. Columbus can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 87 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 12 mm of snowfall, spread across 5 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Columbus Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Columbus can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Columbus.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 61%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 45%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Columbus in the United States of America
During the months of June and September 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of January, February, November and December are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 87 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 355 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
