Best time to visit Columbia

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When is the best time to visit Columbia?

The best time to visit Columbia is April and May based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 54°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Columbia54
    Jan
  • 59°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Columbia59
    Feb
  • 68°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Columbia68
    Mar
  • 77°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Columbia77
    Apr
  • 82°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Columbia82
    May
  • 88°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Columbia88
    Jun
  • 91°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Columbia91
    Jul
  • 90°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Columbia90
    Aug
  • 84°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Columbia84
    Sep
  • 75°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Columbia75
    Oct
  • 68°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Columbia68
    Nov
  • 59°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Columbia59
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Columbia?

The hottest time of year in Columbia is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 91°F with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Columbia?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Columbia with 5.4 inches on average. There are normally 11 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Columbia?

The sunniest time of year in Columbia is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 69% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for South Carolina (Columbia) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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