May weather in Tuscaloosa, AL
The average temperature in Tuscaloosa in May is 71.8°F (60.1°F–83.6°F). Average precipitation: 4.04 inches.
May is a spring month in Tuscaloosa, and is warmer than the annual average of 64.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 23.5°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 43m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
83.6°F
Avg Low
60.1°F
Precipitation
4.04 in
Daylight
13h 43m
May records in Tuscaloosa
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 91.6°F (2012) | 44.4°F (2023) | 1.07 in (2022) |
| May 2 | 91.2°F (2012) | 42.4°F (2023) | 1.80 in (2025) |
| May 3 | 88.0°F (2021) | 42.3°F (2023) | 1.85 in (2012) |
| May 4 | 88.0°F (2022) | 41.0°F (2013) | 2.78 in (2021) |
| May 5 | 90.1°F (2012) | 43.2°F (2011) | 0.17 in (2022) |
| May 6 | 90.0°F (2012) | 41.9°F (2017) | 0.50 in (2025) |
| May 7 | 87.8°F (2012) | 41.0°F (2020) | 0.25 in (2025) |
| May 8 | 88.2°F (2015) | 48.0°F (2017) | 0.92 in (2012) |
| May 9 | 91.0°F (2024) | 41.2°F (2020) | 2.10 in (2023) |
| May 10 | 90.3°F (2015) | 39.9°F (2020) | 2.78 in (2025) |
| May 11 | 90.3°F (2011) | 47.8°F (2020) | 0.96 in (2025) |
| May 12 | 89.6°F (2018) | 45.7°F (2020) | 1.13 in (2012) |
| May 13 | 92.8°F (2018) | 41.2°F (2013) | 2.97 in (2022) |
| May 14 | 94.1°F (2018) | 47.8°F (2021) | 0.48 in (2014) |
| May 15 | 93.6°F (2018) | 48.7°F (2014) | 0.27 in (2018) |
| May 16 | 90.9°F (2017) | 47.5°F (2014) | 2.07 in (2018) |
| May 17 | 89.2°F (2019) | 47.3°F (2011) | 0.90 in (2025) |
| May 18 | 89.4°F (2017) | 42.1°F (2011) | 0.59 in (2025) |
| May 19 | 91.9°F (2017) | 51.1°F (2011) | 0.03 in (2018) |
| May 20 | 90.0°F (2012) | 53.1°F (2020) | 1.30 in (2010) |
| May 21 | 92.1°F (2022) | 52.7°F (2015) | 0.49 in (2010) |
| May 22 | 90.9°F (2010) | 47.3°F (2015) | 0.76 in (2023) |
| May 23 | 92.7°F (2010) | 51.3°F (2016) | 1.00 in (2009) |
| May 24 | 93.4°F (2010) | 55.9°F (2013) | 1.02 in (2009) |
| May 25 | 93.6°F (2019) | 49.1°F (2013) | 1.70 in (2022) |
| May 26 | 93.9°F (2019) | 53.8°F (2013) | 1.49 in (2020) |
| May 27 | 95.4°F (2012) | 58.8°F (2011) | 1.05 in (2025) |
| May 28 | 94.1°F (2012) | 57.6°F (2022) | 0.58 in (2014) |
| May 29 | 94.1°F (2011) | 52.7°F (2021) | 1.61 in (2018) |
| May 30 | 96.1°F (2011) | 51.4°F (2021) | 1.18 in (2010) |
| May 31 | 96.1°F (2011) | 52.9°F (2021) | 0.46 in (2015) |