What’s the climate like in Columbus?
The current climate of Columbus features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 16°C. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Columbus in recent years was 39°C in September 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in January 2014.
On average, Columbus receives 1930 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Columbus?
The best time to visit Columbus for pleasant to warm weather is January through June and August through November. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Columbus.
Climate Table of Columbus
The climate table of Columbus shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 16 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 17 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 110 | 139 | 143 | 159 | 75 | 143 | 393 | 151 | 130 | 151 | 85 | 251 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 26°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 16°C in January
- Precipitation: 1930 mm per year, averaging 161 mm per month
- Driest months: 75 mm in May, 85 mm in November and 110 mm in January
- Wettest months: 393 mm in July, 251 mm in December and 159 mm in April
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Average Temperature per Month in Columbus
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Columbus, Georgia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Columbus
This graph shows how much precipitation Columbus, Georgia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Columbus
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Columbus, Georgia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Columbus
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Columbus, Georgia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Columbus
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Columbus, Georgia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Columbus by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Columbus. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
