May weather in Opelika, AL
The average temperature in Opelika in May is 69.4°F (57.7°F–81.1°F). Average precipitation: 4.01 inches.
May is a spring month in Opelika, and is warmer than the annual average of 62.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 23.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 41m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
81.1°F
Avg Low
57.7°F
Precipitation
4.01 in
Daylight
13h 41m
May records in Opelika
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 89.1°F (2012) | 36.0°F (1988) | 2.10 in (2005) |
| May 2 | 91.0°F (1987) | 37.9°F (2023) | 2.06 in (1978) |
| May 3 | 89.1°F (1959) | 39.0°F (1961) | 1.75 in (2010) |
| May 4 | 90.0°F (1990) | 33.1°F (1976) | 2.90 in (1957) |
| May 5 | 90.0°F (1958) | 34.0°F (1971) | 2.34 in (1974) |
| May 6 | 89.1°F (1959) | 35.1°F (1976) | 1.15 in (1958) |
| May 7 | 90.0°F (1977) | 39.9°F (1957) | 1.10 in (1999) |
| May 8 | 91.0°F (1959) | 41.0°F (1989) | 0.75 in (2009) |
| May 9 | 91.0°F (1959) | 36.0°F (1960) | 2.61 in (1978) |
| May 10 | 91.0°F (1959) | 39.0°F (1984) | 3.35 in (2024) |
| May 11 | 90.0°F (1963) | 39.0°F (1984) | 1.30 in (1957) |
| May 12 | 91.9°F (1973) | 41.0°F (1989) | 2.20 in (2019) |
| May 13 | 93.0°F (1962) | 34.0°F (1960) | 1.41 in (1966) |
| May 14 | 91.0°F (2018) | 39.0°F (1960) | 1.21 in (1987) |
| May 15 | 91.9°F (1985) | 39.0°F (2013) | 3.28 in (1969) |
| May 16 | 91.9°F (1963) | 39.0°F (1973) | 2.10 in (2009) |
| May 17 | 91.9°F (1962) | 41.0°F (1959) | 1.85 in (2018) |
| May 18 | 90.0°F (1963) | 37.9°F (2011) | 2.00 in (2013) |
| May 19 | 93.9°F (1962) | 39.9°F (2011) | 2.54 in (1969) |
| May 20 | 96.1°F (1962) | 37.9°F (2002) | 2.32 in (1980) |
| May 21 | 95.0°F (1962) | 39.0°F (2002) | 1.85 in (2017) |
| May 22 | 97.0°F (1960) | 35.1°F (1976) | 1.88 in (1966) |
| May 23 | 93.9°F (1962) | 41.0°F (1976) | 1.78 in (2018) |
| May 24 | 95.0°F (1996) | 46.0°F (2001) | 1.10 in (2017) |
| May 25 | 95.0°F (1965) | 43.0°F (1979) | 1.00 in (1965) |
| May 26 | 93.9°F (1965) | 37.9°F (1961) | 1.20 in (1991) |
| May 27 | 93.0°F (1962) | 37.9°F (1979) | 2.65 in (1981) |
| May 28 | 93.9°F (1962) | 35.1°F (1961) | 2.40 in (2015) |
| May 29 | 93.9°F (1962) | 41.0°F (1961) | 2.60 in (2015) |
| May 30 | 93.0°F (1962) | 42.1°F (1984) | 3.00 in (2010) |
| May 31 | 91.0°F (1958) | 42.1°F (1984) | 1.46 in (1977) |