Columbus weather
At 7:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 22°C (71°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Columbus, Mississippi, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 22%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Sep–NovOff season Dec–Feb
About Columbus weather
Is it raining in Columbus right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 22° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Columbus this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–26° and lows of 12–18°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Wednesday). The driest day looks like Friday.
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 Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 11°C (52°F) in January to 34°C (92°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Columbus?
February is the wettest month, with about 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain on average. October is the driest, with about 96 mm (3.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Columbus?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (92°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 11°C (52°F) and lows of 0°C (32°F).
Does Columbus have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is February at about 149 mm (5.9 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months