Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Columbus, Ohio, United States Average Monthly Weather
Weather score45Mixed annual avg
Best months: July, August, June
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 16°C, sunshine averages 6h per day, and rainfall totals about 942mm.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
942mm
Annual total
Sun
6h
Weather score
45
Mixed avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 56mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Columbus, Ohio, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October18°C average high
October is close to Columbus' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October56mm average rain
October is one of Columbus' driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and August to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October5.8 hours average sun
October sits close to Columbus' yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
October38 weather score
October scores below Columbus' yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
