The climate in Columbus during August can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Columbus and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | 16.3°C 61.3°F |
Average temperature | 22.7°C 72.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 89 mm 3.5 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 23.9°C 75°F |
Humidity | 73% |
Windspeed | 11.9kph 7 mph |
On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 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 August 2024.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 29.6°C 85.3°F |
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Driest month: | February | 66mm 2.6ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 10.2hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 1.9°C 35.4°F |
Wettest month: | May | 116mm 4.6ins |