Best Time to Visit Columbus: Month-by-Month Guide

Best months for Columbus: September, August, October.

  • Best months for Columbus: September, August, October.
  • Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
  • Shoulder season: May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
  • Wettest months: May, April, June.
  • The least pleasant month is January (score 4.4).

Year at a glance

4° -4° J 6° -3° F 12° 2° M 19° 8° A 24° 14° M 28° 18° J 30° 20° J 29° 19° A 26° 15° S 19° 9° O 12° 3° N 6° -2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 4°C-4°C85 mm 10– – 4.4
February 6°C-3°C75 mm 9– – 5.1
March 12°C2°C104 mm 11– – 5.8
April 19°C8°C127 mm 12– – 6.7
May 24°C14°C127 mm 14– – 7.1
June 28°C18°C111 mm 12– – 7.3
July 30°C20°C93 mm 12– – 7.3
August 29°C19°C79 mm 10– – 7.8
September 26°C15°C75 mm 8– – 8.0
October 19°C9°C80 mm 8– – 7.5
November 12°C3°C90 mm 9– – 6.2
December 6°C-2°C88 mm 10– – 4.8

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Columbus?

The best months are September, August, October.

When is the rainy season in Columbus?

The wettest months are May, April, June.