Columbus · July
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 83°F, dipping to 66°F at night. Expect 18 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
83° / 66°F
Humidity
73%
Rain days
18/mo
Wind
9 mph
What July feels like in Columbus
Sunrise
06:17
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:57
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Columbus in July
The kit for July in Columbus: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
July vs the surrounding months
vs June
+3° avg high
+1 rain days
Columbus in June →
July
83°F avg high
18 rain days
Best: morning
vs August
+1° avg high
+2 rain days
Columbus in August →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Columbus in July?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Columbus in July?+
Average high 83°F, average low 66°F.
How does July compare to surrounding months in Columbus?+
Compared to June (avg high 80°F), July is warmer. Compared to August (avg high 82°F), July is warmer.
Does it rain often in Columbus in July?+
Expect about 18 measurable rain days in July, on average.