Pack or skip
Winter coat for Columbus in January
Verdict
Pack it
Average lows dip to 23°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.
Why
Columbus in January averages highs of 37°F, lows of 23°F, 10 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat earns its space in the bag. Average lows dip to 23°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.