Climate almanac

Columbia

Missouri, United States · 38.95°, -92.33°

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What is the climate like in Columbia?

The best time to visit Columbia is typically August – October, with trip comfort peaking in September (7.5/10). Columbia is warmest in July, when daily highs average 89°F (31°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 25°F (-4°C). The wettest month is typically May and the driest is December; the year sees roughly 43 in (1085 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitAugust – October — comfort peaks in September (7.5/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 89°F (31°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 25°F (-4°C)
  • Wettest monthMay (5.5 in (141 mm))
  • Driest monthDecember (1.9 in (48 mm))
  • Annual precipitation43 in (1085 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromColumbia WSO AP, 3 km away (1948-2026)