Columbus in March
6.0out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 11°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.
11°CAvg high
-1°CAvg low
8Rainy days (51 mm)
11:40 hDaylight
07:49Sunrise · 19:29 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 11°C
- Some rain: about 8 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -1°C
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Gloves for freezing mornings
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in March is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 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 | 1°C | -9°C | 22 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.5 |
| February | 4°C | -7°C | 26 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.9 |
| March | 11°C | -1°C | 51 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.0 |
| April | 17°C | 5°C | 89 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.9 |
| May | 23°C | 11°C | 130 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
| June | 29°C | 17°C | 112 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| July | 31°C | 19°C | 69 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.4 |
| August | 29°C | 18°C | 80 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| September | 26°C | 13°C | 64 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 18°C | 6°C | 60 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.5 |
| November | 10°C | -1°C | 37 mm | 5 | – | – | 6.3 |
| December | 3°C | -7°C | 30 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Columbus in March?
Daytime highs average 11°C and nights about -1°C.
When is the best time to visit Columbus?
The best months are September, August, June, October.