January in Columbus is the most freezing month of the year. In January, the weather in Columbus is typically freezing. Average daily high temperature in January is about 1 degree below zero. On average, Columbus has 14 partly cloudy, 9 sunny, 6 cloudy, 1 rainy, and 1 snowy day in January. The rains are usually light. January as well as February, March, April, and November is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Columbus.