Columbus (OH) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Columbus, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 2°C (36°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) in July to around -6°C (21°F) during February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Columbus experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1063 mm (42 in) of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, June it receives high rainfall, averaging 140 mm (5.5 in) of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month November brings less rainfall, with 59 mm (2.3 in) 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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Columbus. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Columbus.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 74%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year