Columbus weather in March

March in Columbus: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Columbus · #727 of 897 destinations to visit in March · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Columbus climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 12°C / 53°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Rainfall | 115 mm / 4.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 31°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.3 cm / 1.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Columbus in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Columbus?
- March in Columbus: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Columbus on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Columbus in March?
- In March, Columbus averages a daily high of 11.9°C and a low of 1.5°C, with about 114.8 mm of rain over roughly 13 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Columbus in March?
- Columbus has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in March.
- Does it snow in Columbus in March?
- Columbus sees roughly 3.3 cm of snowfall in March.