April ended on a rainy note with temperatures reaching 60.3 degrees in Columbus, surpassing the previous record set in April 2017. Forecasters predict a mix of cool mornings, mild afternoons, and periodic rain for the beginning of May. The first week of May in Columbus will see temperatures ranging from the high 30s to the low 70s, with chances of frost and showers. The Old Farmer's Almanac 2026 weather outlook suggests that much of the Midwest, including Ohio, will see cooler and rainier-than-average conditions heading into early summer. However, temperatures gradually trend warmer later in the month.