Columbia, S.C. – Residents across the Midlands can expect a stretch of clear skies and warm afternoons as sunshine dominates the weekend and carries into early next week. Daytime highs will hover in the mid to upper 80s, making for pleasant but warm conditions across central South Carolina.
According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, Friday will reach near 86 degrees with calm morning winds picking up slightly during the afternoon. Overnight lows will dip into the lower 60s under mostly clear skies. Saturday brings similar warmth, though light northeast winds could increase to 5 to 9 mph, with occasional gusts reaching 20 mph.
The pattern remains steady into Sunday and Monday, with highs near 87 and nighttime lows in the low to mid-60s. Skies will stay mostly clear to partly cloudy, keeping overnight cooling consistent.
Travelers and outdoor enthusiasts should see favorable weather for the weekend, but breezy conditions Saturday could be a factor for boating or outdoor events.
The sunshine streak is expected to hold through midweek, with no significant rain chances on the horizon.
Five Day Forecast for Columbia, SC
- Friday: Sunny, high near 86. Low around 62.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 86. Breezy with gusts up to 20 mph. Low near 60.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 87. Low around 63.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 87. Low around 64.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 86. Low around 64.
