Pack or skip
Winter coat for Columbus in September
Verdict
Skip it
Lows stay near 56°F — a coat is overkill.
Why
Columbus in September averages highs of 76°F, lows of 56°F, 9 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat isn't pulling its weight. Lows stay near 56°F — a coat is overkill.
What to bring instead
Consider packable down jacket instead →
See the pack-or-skip verdict for packable down jacket in Columbus in September.