Columbus in January
4.4out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 4°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
4°CAvg high
-4°CAvg low
10Rainy days (85 mm)
9:32 hDaylight
08:07Sunrise · 17:39 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 4°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -4°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | -4°C | 85 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.4 |
| February | 6°C | -3°C | 75 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.1 |
| March | 12°C | 2°C | 104 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.8 |
| April | 19°C | 8°C | 127 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.7 |
| May | 24°C | 14°C | 127 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 28°C | 18°C | 111 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 30°C | 20°C | 93 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| August | 29°C | 19°C | 79 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 26°C | 15°C | 75 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 19°C | 9°C | 80 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.5 |
| November | 12°C | 3°C | 90 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.2 |
| December | 6°C | -2°C | 88 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Columbus in January?
Daytime highs average 4°C and nights about -4°C.
When is the best time to visit Columbus?
The best months are September, August, October.