January in Columbus is the snowiest and the coldest month of the year. In January, the weather in Columbus is typically cold. Average daily high temperature in January is about 1 degree above zero. On average, Columbus has 12 sunny, 9 partly cloudy, 7 cloudy, and 3 snowy days in January. The snowfalls are usually light. January as well as February, March, and December is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Columbus.