Columbia Weather in May

What's the weather like in Columbia (South Carolina) in May 2026?

The climate in Columbia during May can be summarized as warm and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Columbia and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

Columbia weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.2°C 82.8°F
Nightly temperature 14.2°C 57.6°F
Average temperature 21.2°C 70.2°F
Daily sunshine 9.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 88 mm 3.5 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 19.8°C 67.7°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Columbia with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Columbia

Columbia average temperature in May

May rainfall

Columbia average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Columbia average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Columbia in May 2025.

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Columbia weather stats

Columbia weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.5°C 90.5°F
Driest month: November 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: April 9.5hrs
Coldest month: January 12.1°C 53.8°F
Wettest month: July 136mm 5.4ins
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