Columbus weather in January
January in Columbus: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Columbus · #763 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 48/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Columbus climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 4°C / 39°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Rainfall | 96 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 15.3 cm / 6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Columbus in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Columbus?
- January in Columbus: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Columbus on SeasonMap's comfort score (48/100).
- What is the weather like in Columbus in January?
- In January, Columbus averages a daily high of 4°C and a low of -3.4°C, with about 95.6 mm of rain over roughly 10 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Columbus in January?
- Columbus has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in January.
- Does it snow in Columbus in January?
- Columbus sees roughly 15.3 cm of snowfall in January.