Columbus weather in October
October in Columbus: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Columbus · #379 of 897 destinations to visit in October · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Columbus climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 19°C / 66°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Rainfall | 87 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Columbus in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Columbus?
- October in Columbus: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Columbus on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Columbus in October?
- In October, Columbus averages a daily high of 19°C and a low of 10°C, with about 86.6 mm of rain over roughly 9.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Columbus in October?
- Columbus has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in October.