Columbus Weather in May

What's the weather like in Columbus (Ohio) in May 2024?

The climate in Columbus during May can be summarized as mild and 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 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Columbus weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.6°C 72.7°F
Nightly temperature 10°C 50°F
Average temperature 16.3°C 61.3°F
Daily sunshine 8.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 100 mm 3.9 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 12.2°C 53.9°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 14.4kph 9 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Columbus with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 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 2024.