Columbus
A German Village of restored brick rowhouses and beer gardens right in the middle of the Midwest, a food scene increasingly rated as one of the country's best-kept secrets, and a university football culture that shuts down the whole city on game days.
The best time to visit Columbus is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (65°F). Local time there is 18:52 (UTC-4).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
April · high 61°F · rain 4.1in · 13.2h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C39°F | 101mm4.0in | 9.6h9.6h | |
| February | 6°C42°F | 107mm4.2in | 10.6h10.6h | |
| March | 12°C53°F | 124mm4.9in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 16°C61°F | 105mm4.1in | 13.2h13.2h | in the recommended window |
| May | 22°C71°F | 123mm4.8in | 14.4h14.4h | in the recommended window |
| June | 27°C80°F | 138mm5.4in | 15.0h15.0h | in the recommended window |
| July | 29°C84°F | 115mm4.5in | 14.7h14.7h | |
| August | 28°C82°F | 98mm3.9in | 13.7h13.7h | |
| September | 25°C77°F | 67mm2.6in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 19°C65°F | 93mm3.7in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| November | 11°C51°F | 66mm2.6in | 9.9h9.9h | |
| December | 7°C45°F | 83mm3.3in | 9.3h9.3h |
Good to know
- Currency
- USD · United States dollar
- Language
- English
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Columbus?
The best time to visit Columbus is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (65°F).
How warm does Columbus get?
Typical daytime highs in Columbus are Mar–May 17°C (62°F), Jun–Aug 28°C (82°F), Sep–Nov 18°C (65°F), Dec–Feb 6°C (42°F).
Is Columbus expensive?
On the ground, Columbus is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Columbus good for?
Columbus is good for eating extremely well, an unhurried pace.