What to wear in Columbus?

What to wear in Columbus? This page provides information on appropriate clothes when you travel to Columbus.

Columbus is the capital of Ohio and one of the largest metropolitan areas of the United States, and it is a city that is highly regarded for its business industry. It is also considered to be an excellent area for technology and industry with a strong workforce and economy. The seasons in Columbus, Ohio are distinct and they often bring unexpected types of weather patterns and conditions.

We will provide you the information on appropriate clothes for the next 5 days and appropriate clothes for each season (and each month) in this city.

5 Day Clothes Forecast
Clothes for Each Season

5 Day Clothes Forecast

5 day clothes forecast and weather forecast for Columbus are as follows. These are updated daily.

05(Wed)
06(Thu)
07(Fri)
08(Sat)
09(Sun)

Columbus - Oct 05(Wednesday)

During the day

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At night

A light jacket or sweater will be comfortable.

Weather Forecast

Morning :

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Afternoon :

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Night :

few clouds

Columbus - Oct 06(Thursday)

During the day

A T-shirt and a short-sleeved shirt. And shorts or jeans.
If you feel too warm, take off your shirt.

At night

A light jacket or sweater will be comfortable.

Weather Forecast

Morning :

overcast clouds

Afternoon :

broken clouds

Night :

few clouds

Columbus - Oct 07(Friday)

During the day

A jacket or light coat will be comfortable.

At night

It is cold enough to wear a coat, you will need winter clothes.

Weather Forecast

Morning :

broken clouds

Afternoon :

overcast clouds

Night :

few clouds

Columbus - Oct 08(Saturday)

During the day

A jacket or light coat will be comfortable.

At night

It is cold enough to wear a coat, you will need winter clothes.

Weather Forecast

Morning :

clear sky

Afternoon :

clear sky

Night :

clear sky

Columbus - Oct 09(Sunday)

During the day

A long-sleeved shirt, and a light cardigan or light sweater is necessary.

At night

A jacket or light coat will be comfortable.

Weather Forecast

Morning :

scattered clouds

Afternoon :

clear sky

Night :

broken clouds

5 Day Clothes Forecast describes the appropriate clothes according to the weather forecast temperature.

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Clothes for Each Season

This section provides information on appropriate clothes for each season and appropriate clothes for each month (Monthly Clothes Forecast). Monthly Clothes Forecast describes the appropriate clothes according to average high/low temperature for each month.

Appropriate Clothes for Each Season

Columbus Weather

The city of Columbus is also occasionally notable for its severe weather conditions which may be surprising. Even so, the area of Columbus experiences seasonal changes that are typical for Ohio in general. Like most of the other northeastern states in the US, the weather is quite consistent with the seasons but sometimes there can be some radical shifts in temperature or conditions. If you are planning a trip or if you are moving to Columbus, it's a good idea to get an idea of what to expect and to plan your wardrobe accordingly.

Here are some suggestions to help you build a wardrobe that is appropriate for the changing weather you are likely to experience while in Columbus.

Winter

Since winters in Columbus tend to be cold, dry and windy, having the right winter clothing is vital to staying warm and comfortable. A heavy weight, warm, and versatile outer jacket is a must for anyone during this time of year, and if the jacket is waterproof, even better since Columbus does occasionally get rainy days and can even hail during the winter. There may also be light snow so you should invest in a good pair of gloves as well as a scarf which can make a huge difference in keeping out the wind and the cold. If it's really cold, you might consider wearing a thermal or base layer under your clothing. In fact, layering clothing is a great idea in Columbus since this keeps your body insulated and allows you to remove some extra layers when you are indoors. It's also smart to have a practical pair of winter boots which will be necessary if it does snow and which will keep your toes warm too! The fabric of choice for a Columbus winter is wool since it is much warmer than acrylics and dries quicker if it gets wet.

Spring

Although the weather can still be a little uncertain during the springtime in Columbus, you can generally look forward to warmer weather. What that means is that color makes a return to clothing and you can start to wear lightweight fabrics like cotton, nylon, linen, etc. Springtime means you can trade your winter boots in for ankle boots and even sandals for sunny days. For both men and women, light sweaters, tees, and button-up shirts are perfect when paired with jeans or slacks. Scarves are still a great idea, especially to bundle up with on chilly evenings and a light jacket or snuggly cardigan will serve you well for the cooler days. Spring in Columbus has been known to be a time for tornadoes which will require breaking out some of those winter pieces again to brave the high wind conditions. A woolen cap or beanie is another good way to deal with gusty tornado weather.

Summer

Summertime is typically the season that most residents of Columbus look forward to the most after the cool temperatures of the year give way to the warm and sunny days that can reach highs of mid 70s°F - 80s°F. With the onset of the sunshine and higher temperatures in Columbus, the air gets much more dry and warm. Dressing for summertime here means keeping cool with cotton fabrics and more bold, bright colors. Dresses with straps or no sleeves and skirts or rompers for women, and tank tops, shorts, and t-shirts for both, are all easy to wear and will keep you cool during this season. Sandals, espadrilles, and flip flops are popular types of footwear and many like to wear caps or hats other styles to protect against the UV from the sun. For trips to the nearby rivers or lakes, it'll also be time to break out your swimsuit!

Fall

The fall season is as beautiful as it is unpredictable. With mild to cool temperatures and the possibility of storms, including hail and lightening storms, it's best to be on the safe side and dress with clothing that can go from moderate to extreme conditions. What this means is a return to layering with heavy weight fabrics like corduroy, wool blends, and acrylics as well as leather and suedes. Boots are the preferred footwear for this time of year along with the perennial scarf and hat combo. For women, sweaters, pants, jeans, and long skirts are all good options and for men, pants in thick fabrics, sweaters, sweatshirts and Henley's all work well.

Getting used to a new and bustling city like Columbus along with it's varied and sometimes uncertain weather patterns may take a little time but with the right wardrobe you can certainly be prepared in style!

Monthly Clothes Forecast

Monthly Clothes Forecast provides information on appropriate clothes according to average high/low temperature for each month. Links to each month are as follows.

Jan - Mar
Apr - Jun
Jul - Sep
Oct - Dec

Monthly Clothes Forecast in Columbus

month	Clothes Forecast
Jan	During the day A down jacket, gloves and warm hat. At night A down jacket, gloves or mittens, warm hat. Very cold outside.
Feb	During the day A coat or down jacket, gloves and a warm hat. At night A down jacket, gloves or mittens, warm hat. Sometimes very cold outside.
Mar	During the day Sometimes a jacket, sometimes a coat, gloves, warm hat. At night A coat or down jacket, gloves and a warm hat.
Apr	During the day A long-sleeved shirt, and a light jacket or sweater. Sometimes light winter clothes. At night Sometimes a jacket, sometimes a coat, gloves, warm hat.
May	During the day Sometimes a T-shirt, short-sleeved shirt. But sometimes a long-sleeved shirt, light jacket or sweater. At night A long-sleeved shirt, and a light jacket or sweater. Sometimes light winter clothes.
Jun	During the day A T-shirt, tank top or short-sleeved shirt. Sometimes a long-sleeved shirt. At night Same as daytime. But sometimes a light jacket or sweater.
Jul	During the day A T-shirt or tank top. And shorts or jeans. At night A T-shirt and a short-sleeved shirt. Sometimes a long-sleeved shirt.
Aug	During the day A T-shirt or tank top. And shorts or jeans. At night Sometimes a T-shirt, short-sleeved shirt. But sometimes a long-sleeved shirt, light jacket or sweater.
Sep	During the day A T-shirt, tank top or short-sleeved shirt. Sometimes a long-sleeved shirt. At night A long-sleeved shirt, and a light jacket or sweater. Sometimes light winter clothes.
Oct	During the day A long-sleeved shirt, and a light jacket or sweater. But sometimes a short-sleeved shirt, sometimes light winter clothes. At night Sometimes a jacket, sometimes a coat, gloves, warm hat.
Nov	During the day Sometimes a jacket, sometimes a coat, gloves, warm hat. At night A coat or down jacket, gloves and a warm hat.
Dec	During the day A coat or down jacket, gloves and a warm hat. At night A down jacket, gloves or mittens, warm hat. Sometimes very cold outside.