Columbus in December

6.6out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 15°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.

15°CAvg high
5°CAvg low
9Rainy days (112 mm)
9:53 hDaylight
07:40Sunrise · 17:32 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 15°C
  • Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

14° 4° J 17° 5° F 21° 8° M 25° 12° A 29° 17° M 32° 21° J 33° 23° J 32° 22° A 30° 19° S 25° 13° O 20° 8° N 15° 5° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 14°C4°C109 mm 10– – 6.4
February 17°C5°C110 mm 9– – 6.9
March 21°C8°C107 mm 10– – 7.5
April 25°C12°C84 mm 8– – 8.0
May 29°C17°C66 mm 9– – 7.9
June 32°C21°C89 mm 13– – 6.6
July 33°C23°C112 mm 15– – 5.8
August 32°C22°C96 mm 14– – 6.2
September 30°C19°C86 mm 8– – 7.7
October 25°C13°C75 mm 7– – 8.2
November 20°C8°C91 mm 7– – 7.7
December 15°C5°C112 mm 9– – 6.6

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Columbus in December?

Daytime highs average 15°C and nights about 5°C.

When is the best time to visit Columbus?

The best months are October, April, May, September.