Columbus in October

7.5out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Mild: highs around 18°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.

18°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
7Rainy days (60 mm)
10:51 hDaylight
07:49Sunrise · 18:40 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 18°C
  • Some rain: about 7 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Comfortable walking shoes

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in October varies a lot between years (±3.0 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

1° -9° J 4° -7° F 11° -1° M 17° 5° A 23° 11° M 29° 17° J 31° 19° J 29° 18° A 26° 13° S 18° 6° O 10° -1° N 3° -7° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 1°C-9°C22 mm 4– – 4.5
February 4°C-7°C26 mm 5– – 4.9
March 11°C-1°C51 mm 8– – 6.0
April 17°C5°C89 mm 10– – 6.9
May 23°C11°C130 mm 12– – 7.2
June 29°C17°C112 mm 11– – 7.5
July 31°C19°C69 mm 9– – 7.4
August 29°C18°C80 mm 9– – 7.9
September 26°C13°C64 mm 7– – 8.1
October 18°C6°C60 mm 7– – 7.5
November 10°C-1°C37 mm 5– – 6.3
December 3°C-7°C30 mm 4– – 4.8

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Columbus in October?

Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 6°C.

When is the best time to visit Columbus?

The best months are September, August, June, October.