Columbus · November
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 51°F, low 35°F. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
51° / 35°F
Humidity
71%
Rain days
11/mo
Wind
12 mph
What November feels like in Columbus
Sunrise
08:17
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:16
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
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Columbus in November
The kit for November in Columbus: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
November vs the surrounding months
vs October
-14° avg high
-2 rain days
Columbus in October →
November
51°F avg high
11 rain days
Best: midday
vs December
+7° avg high
-3 rain days
Columbus in December →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Columbus in November?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Columbus in November?+
Average high 51°F, average low 35°F.
How does November compare to surrounding months in Columbus?+
Compared to October (avg high 66°F), November is cooler. Compared to December (avg high 44°F), November is warmer.
Does it rain often in Columbus in November?+
Expect about 11 measurable rain days in November, on average.