Columbus weather
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NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 83° in Columbus today. Tomorrow looks mostly clear around 78°, with a 1% chance of rain.
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NWS, American, European side by side around Columbus and nearby towns.Live rain radar →Next 14 hours
consensus of the three models14-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they splitColumbus, OH. Below we compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Columbus right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Columbus's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.
We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.
Columbus weather by month
what to expect in Columbus through the yearHere 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.
What Columbus's weather is like through the year
Columbus runs from warm summers, with July highs near 85°F, to cold winters, when January lows sit around 28°F (a swing of about 57°F across the year). April is usually the wettest month, and Columbus sees roughly 43 inches of precipitation annually. Overnight lows stay below freezing across 2 months (January and February), so Columbus sees regular winter snowfall.
Best time to visit Columbus
The most comfortable time to visit Columbus is usually May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.
Which forecast is most accurate in Columbus?
CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.
Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Columbus, scoring 90/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 75. See the full US accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.
Where the models disagree
temperature and rain, judged separatelyThe models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.