May weather in Columbia, NC
The average temperature in Columbia in May is 68.1°F (57.9°F–78.2°F). Average precipitation: 4.36 inches.
May is a spring month in Columbia, and is warmer than the annual average of 60.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 13h 54m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
78.2°F
Avg Low
57.9°F
Precipitation
4.36 in
Daylight
13h 54m
May records in Columbia
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 87.1°F (2010) | 43.0°F (2018) | 2.80 in (2014) |
| May 2 | 87.1°F (2025) | 44.1°F (2011) | 0.23 in (2024) |
| May 3 | 88.0°F (2010) | 45.0°F (2015) | 0.32 in (2009) |
| May 4 | 89.1°F (2010) | 44.1°F (2023) | 0.75 in (2016) |
| May 5 | 90.0°F (2012) | 43.0°F (2011) | 0.96 in (2022) |
| May 6 | 84.9°F (2010) | 43.0°F (2011) | 1.61 in (2017) |
| May 7 | 87.1°F (2010) | 46.0°F (2011) | 0.39 in (2020) |
| May 8 | 87.1°F (2010) | 45.0°F (2021) | 0.78 in (2022) |
| May 9 | 93.0°F (2024) | 43.0°F (2020) | 0.08 in (2022) |
| May 10 | 90.0°F (2009) | 42.1°F (2020) | 0.12 in (2024) |
| May 11 | 84.0°F (2014) | 44.1°F (2011) | 0.93 in (2024) |
| May 12 | 86.0°F (2018) | 43.0°F (2020) | 1.80 in (2015) |
| May 13 | 89.1°F (2018) | 42.1°F (2020) | 1.70 in (2010) |
| May 14 | 89.1°F (2018) | 42.1°F (2013) | 1.33 in (2022) |
| May 15 | 90.0°F (2018) | 42.1°F (2013) | 0.81 in (2024) |
| May 16 | 89.1°F (2010) | 46.0°F (2021) | 0.24 in (2025) |
| May 17 | 90.0°F (2025) | 46.9°F (2016) | 1.61 in (2014) |
| May 18 | 91.0°F (2017) | 48.9°F (2009) | 2.55 in (2009) |
| May 19 | 89.1°F (2015) | 48.0°F (2014) | 2.58 in (2020) |
| May 20 | 91.0°F (2019) | 46.9°F (2014) | 0.89 in (2023) |
| May 21 | 93.0°F (2022) | 48.0°F (2014) | 2.05 in (2016) |
| May 22 | 91.9°F (2022) | 51.1°F (2010) | 2.15 in (2020) |
| May 23 | 89.1°F (2010) | 48.0°F (2025) | 1.97 in (2012) |
| May 24 | 90.0°F (2021) | 53.1°F (2015) | 1.58 in (2017) |
| May 25 | 95.0°F (2019) | 44.1°F (2013) | 2.12 in (2022) |
| May 26 | 88.0°F (2011) | 45.0°F (2013) | 0.35 in (2017) |
| May 27 | 93.9°F (2019) | 45.0°F (2013) | 0.27 in (2025) |
| May 28 | 89.1°F (2010) | 48.9°F (2013) | 0.76 in (2023) |
| May 29 | 91.9°F (2019) | 59.0°F (2013) | 1.79 in (2018) |
| May 30 | 99.0°F (2019) | 60.1°F (2015) | 2.56 in (2016) |
| May 31 | 97.0°F (2019) | 54.0°F (2014) | 3.93 in (2012) |