Monthly weather scores combine temperatures, sunshine, rain, and comfort signals to highlight when Columbusis at its most inviting, and when the weather is least cooperative.
Back to weather detailsOverall score 45.3%
Overall score 16.7%
A simple average of the Heat Seeker, Mild Moderate, and Sun And Dry scores.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. October
Score 45.3%
2. September
Score 42.0%
3. May
Score 41.3%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. January
Score 16.7%
2. February
Score 16.7%
3. March
Score 18.3%
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 55.0%
2. August
Score 53.0%
3. September
Score 49.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. January
Score 11.0%
2. February
Score 11.0%
3. December
Score 13.0%
Mild Moderate Score is designed for those who prefer comfortable, temperate weather conditions. It favors moderate temperatures and balanced weather patterns.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. October
Score 68.0%
2. May
Score 62.0%
3. April
Score 26.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. March
Score 8.0%
2. February
Score 9.0%
3. January
Score 11.0%
Sun And Dry Score maximizes sun exposure and minimizes all forms of precipitation. Temperature is secondary, preferring mild-to-warm conditions.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 52.0%
2. August
Score 52.0%
3. September
Score 51.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. January
Score 28.0%
2. February
Score 30.0%
3. March
Score 31.0%