May weather in Columbus, MS
The average temperature in Columbus in May is 73.2°F (61.5°F–84.9°F). Average precipitation: 4.02 inches.
May is a spring month in Columbus, and is warmer than the annual average of 65.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 23.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 44m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
84.9°F
Avg Low
61.5°F
Precipitation
4.02 in
Daylight
13h 44m
May records in Columbus
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 91.9°F (1987) | 41.0°F (1988) | 2.20 in (2016) |
| May 2 | 91.0°F (2002) | 42.1°F (1986) | 1.80 in (2010) |
| May 3 | 88.0°F (1984) | 39.9°F (2013) | 2.50 in (1984) |
| May 4 | 89.1°F (2020) | 39.9°F (2013) | 0.56 in (1989) |
| May 5 | 90.0°F (2022) | 39.9°F (2004) | 1.19 in (1990) |
| May 6 | 91.0°F (2024) | 41.0°F (2017) | 1.50 in (1989) |
| May 7 | 91.0°F (2002) | 41.0°F (2020) | 0.65 in (1999) |
| May 8 | 91.9°F (1986) | 46.9°F (2005) | 0.55 in (2008) |
| May 9 | 95.0°F (2024) | 42.1°F (2020) | 1.57 in (1991) |
| May 10 | 91.9°F (2007) | 46.0°F (1984) | 1.80 in (2006) |
| May 11 | 91.9°F (2000) | 44.1°F (1997) | 2.48 in (2006) |
| May 12 | 93.0°F (2018) | 44.1°F (1989) | 1.30 in (2012) |
| May 13 | 93.9°F (2018) | 5.0°F (2021) | 1.65 in (1991) |
| May 14 | 95.0°F (2018) | 43.0°F (2002) | 1.25 in (2014) |
| May 15 | 97.0°F (2018) | 46.9°F (2002) | 3.67 in (1983) |
| May 16 | 93.0°F (2017) | 46.9°F (2006) | 1.92 in (2010) |
| May 17 | 91.9°F (2001) | 46.0°F (1984) | 1.40 in (2013) |
| May 18 | 93.0°F (1996) | 45.0°F (2011) | 3.17 in (2003) |
| May 19 | 96.1°F (2022) | 41.0°F (2011) | 4.65 in (1983) |
| May 20 | 95.0°F (2022) | 42.1°F (2002) | 1.30 in (2017) |
| May 21 | 95.0°F (1996) | 46.0°F (2002) | 0.49 in (1983) |
| May 22 | 93.0°F (1982) | 43.0°F (2002) | 1.54 in (2001) |
| May 23 | 97.0°F (1996) | 50.0°F (1990) | 2.01 in (1988) |
| May 24 | 98.1°F (1996) | 50.0°F (2001) | 1.26 in (1987) |
| May 25 | 97.0°F (2015) | 44.1°F (1984) | 1.22 in (1986) |
| May 26 | 95.0°F (1996) | 48.0°F (1988) | 2.29 in (1993) |
| May 27 | 96.1°F (2024) | 50.0°F (1988) | 2.42 in (2015) |
| May 28 | 96.1°F (1998) | 53.1°F (1988) | 2.71 in (1997) |
| May 29 | 93.9°F (1982) | 51.1°F (1984) | 1.65 in (1998) |
| May 30 | 96.1°F (2012) | 39.9°F (2013) | 0.75 in (1999) |
| May 31 | 93.9°F (2006) | 39.9°F (2013) | 1.50 in (2015) |