Planning a trip to Columbus in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +23°C and approximately 4 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 17 rainy days and 116 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+23°C
Avg. max. temperature
-1°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
116 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Columbus has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Columbus in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Columbus for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +30°C during the day to a minimum of +3°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +23°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 74% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +10°C to +30°C.
Is Columbus warm or cold in May?
Columbus is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +18°C to +23°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +7°C to +12°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Columbus:
Climate in Columbus in May
Columbus weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+18°C
+23°C
+28°C
Min. temperature
-9°C
-1°C
+5°C
Max. temperature
+31°C
+33°C
+38°C
Rainfall
101 mm
116 mm
96 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
63%
67%
68%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
4
4
3
Cloudy days
9
9
9
Rainy days
15
17
16
Snowy days
1
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +18°C to +23°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 101 mm to 116 mm.Humidity rises from 63% to 67%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Columbus in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Columbus is gradually decreasing during May, going from 7 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Columbus based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 99 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 40 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
May is one of the rainiest months in Columbus, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Columbus wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 116 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 25% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Columbus?
This is the weather in Columbus in May 2024:
1 May
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+10°C
2 May
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+8°C
3 May
🌧️
+12°C
4 May
☁️
+17°C
5 May
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+22°C
6 May
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+24°C
7 May
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+26°C
8 May
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+24°C
9 May
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+22°C
10 May
☀️
+24°C
11 May
☀️
+28°C
12 May
☀️
+25°C
13 May
🌫️
+23°C
14 May
☁️
+24°C
15 May
☁️
+25°C
16 May
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+21°C
17 May
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+20°C
18 May
☀️
+23°C
19 May
☁️
+27°C
20 May
🌫️
+24°C
21 May
☀️
+25°C
22 May
☁️
+26°C
23 May
☁️
+27°C
24 May
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+28°C
25 May
☁️
+21°C
26 May
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+24°C
27 May
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+24°C
28 May
☁️
+24°C
29 May
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+30°C
30 May
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+29°C
31 May
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+30°C
In May 2024 Columbus had 13 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +8°C. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Columbus climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Columbus in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+16°C) and the highest in 2024 (+20°C). The driest year was 1991 with only 612 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1582 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Columbus in May:
Is May a good time to visit Columbus?
May is a really good time to go to Columbus. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Columbus.
Can you sunbathe in Columbus in May?
May is warm in Columbus. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Columbus rainy in May?
Columbus is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Columbus in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Columbus in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Columbus, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
