Columbus Weather in May

What's the weather like in Columbus (Georgia) in May 2025?

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

May is in the spring in Columbus and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

Columbus weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.9°C 84°F
Nightly temperature 15.7°C 60.3°F
Average temperature 22.3°C 72.1°F
Daily sunshine 10.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 96 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 21.5°C 70.8°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Columbus with around 96mm 3.8 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 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Columbus

Columbus average temperature in May

May rainfall

Columbus average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Columbus 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 Columbus in May 2025.

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Columbus weather stats

Columbus weather statistics
Hottest month: July 33°C 91.4°F
Driest month: October 52mm 2ins
Sunniest month: April 9.6hrs
Coldest month: January 13.4°C 56.1°F
Wettest month: March 132mm 5.2ins
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