Current Weather and Forecast in Columbia, SC
South Carolina, United States 🇺🇸
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About the weather in Columbia
Columbia has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 38°. December brings the most rain, on about 10 days, while July is the sunniest, with 11.7 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 121 days.
Columbia climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
What is the best month to go to Columbia?
Aim for February to May and October to November if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 71°F (22°C) against roughly 9 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in February.
How humid does Columbia get?
Relative humidity averages 70% across the year, which reads as fairly humid. Paired with July heat, muggy afternoons are routine.
What is the hottest month in Columbia?
July, averaging 92°F (33°C) by day and 74°F (23°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 101°F (38°C).
Does it snow in Columbia?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Columbia shows no regular measurable snowfall.
Which month is wettest in Columbia?
December, at 5.0 inches (126 mm) over about 10 days. November is the driest month, at 2.9 inches (72 mm).
How cold does Columbia get in winter?
January nights average 38°F (3°C). Chilly rather than harsh - hard freezes are uncommon.
Which month is coolest in Columbia?
January, with highs of 56°F (13°C) and lows near 38°F (3°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 15°F (-10°C).