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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 92°F) and coldest in January (lows around 37°F), with roughly 50 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, 1991-2020 averages

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
56°
37°
Cool
Feb
60°
41°
Mild
Mar
67°
47°
Mild
Wettest
Apr
76°
54°
Warm
May
83°
64°
Warm
Jun
90°
70°
Hot
Jul
91°
72°
Hot
Aug
92°
71°
Hot
Sep
84°
66°
Warm
Oct
77°
57°
Warm
Nov
65°
47°
Mild
Dec
59°
40°
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 92°F.
What is the coldest month in Columbus?
January is the coldest month in Columbus, with lows around 37°F.
When is the rainy season in Columbus?
The wettest month in Columbus is usually March, out of roughly 50 inches of precipitation across the year.

Columbus month by month