Columbus

What is the climate like in Columbus?

The best time to visit Columbus is typically May – October, with trip comfort peaking in September (7.9/10). Columbus is warmest in July, when daily highs average 87°F (31°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 18°F (-8°C). The wettest month is typically May and the driest is February; the year sees roughly 31 in (781 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitMay – October — comfort peaks in September (7.9/10)
• Warmest monthJuly — average high 87°F (31°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 18°F (-8°C)
• Wettest monthMay (5.2 in (131 mm))
• Driest monthFebruary (0.9 in (22 mm))
• Annual precipitation31 in (781 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromColumbus 3 Ne, 5 km away (1893-2026)