May weather in Columbus, TX
The average temperature in Columbus in May is 75.8°F (64.2°F–87.5°F). Average precipitation: 4.78 inches.
May is a spring month in Columbus, and is warmer than the annual average of 68.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 23.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 30m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
87.5°F
Avg Low
64.2°F
Precipitation
4.78 in
Daylight
13h 30m
May records in Columbus
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 91.9°F (1981) | 45.0°F (2005) | 5.73 in (2021) |
| May 2 | 93.0°F (1964) | 45.0°F (1976) | 2.99 in (1956) |
| May 3 | 93.0°F (1964) | 45.0°F (1976) | 3.80 in (2021) |
| May 4 | 95.0°F (1984) | 43.0°F (2011) | 4.50 in (1979) |
| May 5 | 93.9°F (1995) | 46.0°F (2011) | 1.53 in (1974) |
| May 6 | 93.9°F (1998) | 46.9°F (1979) | 3.60 in (1993) |
| May 7 | 96.1°F (1998) | 41.0°F (1992) | 1.50 in (1972) |
| May 8 | 95.0°F (1984) | 39.9°F (1992) | 2.70 in (2005) |
| May 9 | 99.0°F (1967) | 41.0°F (1992) | 2.00 in (1907) |
| May 10 | 96.1°F (2011) | 46.0°F (1992) | 2.43 in (1974) |
| May 11 | 98.1°F (1996) | 44.1°F (1981) | 4.68 in (1959) |
| May 12 | 96.1°F (2022) | 48.9°F (1981) | 2.55 in (1968) |
| May 13 | 95.0°F (1996) | 45.0°F (2002) | 8.80 in (2014) |
| May 14 | 93.9°F (1990) | 45.0°F (1971) | 3.10 in (1982) |
| May 15 | 96.1°F (2025) | 46.0°F (2002) | 3.63 in (2010) |
| May 16 | 96.1°F (2003) | 46.0°F (1973) | 2.20 in (1992) |
| May 17 | 96.1°F (1996) | 46.9°F (1967) | 3.45 in (1965) |
| May 18 | 98.1°F (2006) | 42.1°F (2002) | 1.82 in (1955) |
| May 19 | 97.0°F (2006) | 43.0°F (2002) | 3.80 in (2015) |
| May 20 | 97.0°F (1996) | 43.0°F (2002) | 2.70 in (2016) |
| May 21 | 100.0°F (1996) | 45.0°F (2002) | 2.48 in (1967) |
| May 22 | 100.0°F (1996) | 46.9°F (2001) | 5.84 in (1959) |
| May 23 | 99.0°F (1996) | 48.0°F (2001) | 1.49 in (1990) |
| May 24 | 98.1°F (1996) | 53.1°F (1967) | 4.25 in (1975) |
| May 25 | 99.0°F (1996) | 55.9°F (1979) | 2.10 in (1908) |
| May 26 | 100.0°F (1996) | 57.9°F (1979) | 2.20 in (1968) |
| May 27 | 98.1°F (1996) | 50.0°F (2003) | 2.30 in (2014) |
| May 28 | 100.0°F (1996) | 53.1°F (2003) | 6.15 in (1952) |
| May 29 | 102.0°F (1996) | 52.0°F (1992) | 1.70 in (1907) |
| May 30 | 100.9°F (1996) | 48.9°F (1992) | 2.25 in (1997) |
| May 31 | 100.9°F (1998) | 50.0°F (1984) | 1.80 in (1979) |