Best Time to Drive: Columbus, OH to Lebanon, OH

The best time to drive from Columbus, OH to Lebanon, OH is May, June, when temperatures are comfortable and weather conditions are most predictable. January is the most challenging month due to weather risks along this route.

Best month

May

Also great

June

Also great

August

Month-by-Month Driving Conditions

Jan

Difficult 29°F

Feb

Challenging 31°F

Mar

Challenging 39°F

Apr

Fair 50°F

May

Great 61°F

Jun

Great 70°F

Jul

Great 75°F

Aug

Great 73°F

Sep

Great 66°F

Oct

Good 55°F

Nov

Challenging 44°F

Dec

Difficult 34°F

Best Good/Fair Challenging

Average Conditions by Month

January

Avg temp 29°F

Rainy days ~3

Rating Difficult

February

Avg temp 31°F

Rainy days ~2.5

Rating Challenging

March

Avg temp 39°F

Rainy days ~3.1

Rating Challenging

April

Avg temp 50°F

Rainy days ~3.8

Rating Fair

May

Avg temp 61°F

Rainy days ~3.8

Rating Great

June

Avg temp 70°F

Rainy days ~3.8

Rating Great

July

Avg temp 75°F

Rainy days ~3.7

Rating Great

August

Avg temp 73°F

Rainy days ~3.6

Rating Great

September

Avg temp 66°F

Rainy days ~3.9

Rating Great

October

Avg temp 55°F

Rainy days ~3.6

Rating Good

November

Avg temp 44°F

Rainy days ~3.4

Rating Challenging

December

Avg temp 34°F

Rainy days ~3

Rating Difficult

Seasonal Hazards on This Route

Winter storms and ice

Dec - Mar

Heavy snow and ice can make driving hazardous. Allow extra time and carry winter gear from December through March.

Tornado Alley

Apr - Jun

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are most common in spring. Check storm forecasts before departing.

Climate Context

Columbus, OH

Midwest

Lebanon, OH

Midwest

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