Columbus weather in April (Ohio, United States of America)

Wondering what the weather is like in Columbus during April? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for April in Columbus includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 6°C.

Precipitation

Columbus in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 201 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Columbus.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Columbus climate page with graphs.

 

Columbus, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 62%  

Sunshine 201 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 51%  

Where to go in the United States of America in April

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Columbus, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Columbus.

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