Columbus, GA weather in May
Expect warm weather with some rain in Columbus in May, with highs near 85°F and lows near 63°F. Rain falls on about 8 days.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 63°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 3.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 8
- dew point 65°F+
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 82°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 67°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 25% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:53 am / 8:20 pm | 6:33 am / 8:41 pm |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | 14.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical May day
- 6 am64°Fdew point 59°F
- 9 am72°Fdew point 60°F
- Noon79°Fdew point 59°F
- 3 pm82°Fdew point 58°F
- 6 pm81°Fdew point 58°F
- 9 pm74°Fdew point 60°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Columbus Metro Airport (5 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 59% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 25%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more6 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more8 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per May, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in May
Normal precipitation is 3.2 in; a dry May brings about 1.5 in and a wet one about 4.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20202019: average high 89°F
- Coolest May1997: average high 80°F
- Wettest May2018: 9.9 in
- Driest May2007: 0.3 in
- Highest reading97°F (May 26, 2019)
- Lowest reading44°F (May 10, 2020)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
May compared with April and June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 78°F | 85°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 63°F | 71°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.0 h | 13.8 h | 14.3 h |
Highs change by +7°F from April and +5°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN240 mi · high 75°F · 15 wet days
How Columbus ranks in May
- Normal high63rd warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days129th driest of 378
- Comfortable days258th most of 339
What to pack for Columbus in May
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F and about 8 muggy days
Heating and cooling
May has 7 heating degree days and 289 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Columbus in May?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 63°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest May reading was 97°F (most recently on May 26, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Columbus in May?
About 8 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.2 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (9.9 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.3 in).
Is May a good time to visit Columbus?
May ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Columbus (55 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days and about 6 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Columbus Metro Airport (USW00093842), 4.6 mi NE of the city center, 392 ft (153 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Columbus Metro Airport (722255-93842), 4.6 mi NE of the city center, 394 ft (155 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snowfall and snow depth (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).