Climate of Columbia, South Carolina, USA
Point-value climate at Columbia (South Carolina, United States of America). Population approximately 398,093.
Located in South Carolina, United States of America, Columbia has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 398,093. Monthly average temperatures range from 7°C / 44.6°F in January to 27.8°C / 82°F in July, with rainfall varying from 71 mm / 2.8 in (April) to 127 mm / 5 in (July) — about 1163 mm / 45.8 in across the year. Columbia is the capital of South Carolina. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Columbia's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C44.6°F | 114 mm4.5″ | — |
| February | 9°C48.2°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| March | 13.3°C55.9°F | 112 mm4.4″ | — |
| April | 17.6°C63.7°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| May | 22°C71.6°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
| June | 25.8°C78.4°F | 117 mm4.6″ | — |
| July | 27.8°C82°F | 127 mm5″ | — |
| August | 26.9°C80.4°F | 119 mm4.7″ | — |
| September | 24°C75.2°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| October | 18.1°C64.6°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| November | 13°C55.4°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| December | 8.8°C47.8°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Columbia?
Columbia does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Columbia's warmest month is July at an average of 27.8°C / 82°F, and its driest month is April with about 71 mm / 2.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of Columbia?
Columbia, in South Carolina, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 7°C / 44.6°F in January to 27.8°C / 82°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1163 mm / 45.8 in, with the wettest month being July (127 mm / 5 in) and the driest April (71 mm / 2.8 in).
What is the average temperature in Columbia in July?
The average temperature in Columbia in July is 27.8°C / 82°F, with rainfall of about 127 mm / 5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Columbia?
The driest month in Columbia is April, with about 71 mm / 2.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 17.6°C / 63.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Columbia?
The wettest month in Columbia is July, with approximately 127 mm / 5 in of average monthly rainfall.