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The best time to visit Columbus

Month-by-month climate averages for Columbus, GA, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Columbus is usually February, April, October and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.

Columbus is warmest in August (highs near 94°F) and coldest in January (lows around 40°F), with roughly 52 inches of precipitation across the year and March the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, April, October and November.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Columbus forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Columbus weather by month

what to expect in Columbus through the year

Here is Columbus's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Columbus by season.

Jan
59°
40°
Mild
Feb
65°
46°
Mild
Mar
70°
50°
Mild
Wettest
Apr
77°
55°
Warm
May
83°
64°
Warm
Jun
90°
70°
Hot
Jul
92°
73°
Hot
Aug
94°
73°
Hot
Sep
86°
68°
Hot
Oct
77°
57°
Warm
Nov
69°
51°
Mild
Dec
60°
41°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Columbus?
The most comfortable time to visit Columbus is usually February, April, October and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Columbus?
August is the warmest month in Columbus, averaging highs near 94°F.
What is the coldest month in Columbus?
January is the coldest month in Columbus, with lows around 40°F.
When is the rainy season in Columbus?
The wettest month in Columbus is usually March, out of roughly 52 inches of precipitation across the year.

Columbus month by month