Columbus weather
At 5:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 18°C (64°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Oct. Columbus sits 227 m (745 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Columbus, Ohio, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Columbus weather
Is it raining in Columbus right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 18° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Columbus this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 15–23° and lows of 9–16°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Columbus lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Columbus?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Columbus weather by month
When is the best time to visit Columbus?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Columbus is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 2°C (35°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Columbus?
May is the wettest month, with about 105 mm (4.1 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 62 mm (2.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Columbus?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 2°C (35°F) and lows of -7°C (20°F).
Does Columbus have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 105 mm (4.1 in).
Columbus weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months