Columbus Weather in December

The climate in Columbus during December can be summarized as cool and wet.

December is in the winter in Columbus and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Columbus in December 2025.