Planning a trip to Columbus in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +18°C and approximately 4 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 15 rainy days and 101 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
April is usually the driest month of the year in Columbus
Average weather
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+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
-9°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
101 mm
Total precipitation
63%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Columbus has good weather in April.
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Average temperature in Columbus in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Columbus for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +28°C during the day to a minimum of -1°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +19°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +15°C.
Is Columbus warm or cold in April?
Columbus is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +11°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +1°C to +7°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Columbus:
Climate in Columbus in April
Columbus weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+11°C
+18°C
+23°C
Min. temperature
-22°C
-9°C
-1°C
Max. temperature
+29°C
+31°C
+33°C
Rainfall
85 mm
101 mm
116 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
66%
63%
67%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
3
4
4
Cloudy days
12
9
9
Rainy days
12
15
17
Snowy days
4
1
0
April often has better weather than March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +11°C to +18°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 85 mm to 101 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 66% to 63%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 3 to 4.
May brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Columbus in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Columbus is gradually decreasing during April, going from 8 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Columbus based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 47% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 100 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
April is one of the rainiest months in Columbus, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Columbus wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 116 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 25% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Columbus?
This is the weather in Columbus in April 2024:
1 April
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+18°C
2 April
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+8°C
3 April
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+21°C
4 April
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+22°C
5 April
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+25°C
6 April
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+16°C
7 April
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+13°C
8 April
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+14°C
9 April
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+17°C
10 April
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+21°C
11 April
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+24°C
12 April
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+26°C
13 April
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+27°C
14 April
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+24°C
15 April
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+27°C
16 April
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+23°C
17 April
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+11°C
18 April
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+15°C
19 April
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+24°C
20 April
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+28°C
21 April
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+25°C
22 April
🌫️
+16°C
23 April
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+10°C
24 April
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+9°C
25 April
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+14°C
26 April
🌫️
+15°C
27 April
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+19°C
28 April
🌫️
+19°C
29 April
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+19°C
30 April
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+15°C
In April 2024 Columbus had 8 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +19°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +8°C. The average humidity was 63%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 19%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Columbus climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Columbus in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+16°C) and the highest in 2024 (+20°C). The driest year was 1991 with only 612 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1582 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Columbus in April:
Is April a good time to visit Columbus?
April is a really good time to go to Columbus. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Columbus.
Can you sunbathe in Columbus in April?
April has mild temperatures in Columbus. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Columbus rainy in April?
Columbus is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Columbus in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Columbus in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Columbus, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
