Columbus in May

7.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C. Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days.

23°CAvg high
12°CAvg low
14Rainy days (112 mm)
14:12 hDaylight
06:22Sunrise · 20:34 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C
  • Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.6 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

3° -5° J 5° -4° F 11° 1° M 18° 6° A 23° 12° M 27° 17° J 29° 19° J 28° 18° A 25° 14° S 18° 8° O 11° 2° N 5° -2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 3°C-5°C84 mm 11– – 4.0
February 5°C-4°C71 mm 10– – 4.6
March 11°C1°C97 mm 12– – 5.5
April 18°C6°C115 mm 13– – 6.5
May 23°C12°C112 mm 14– – 7.1
June 27°C17°C103 mm 12– – 7.4
July 29°C19°C88 mm 11– – 7.5
August 28°C18°C73 mm 10– – 7.8
September 25°C14°C74 mm 8– – 8.0
October 18°C8°C73 mm 9– – 7.2
November 11°C2°C80 mm 9– – 6.1
December 5°C-2°C86 mm 10– – 4.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Columbus in May?

Daytime highs average 23°C and nights about 12°C.

When is the best time to visit Columbus?

The best months are September, August, July, June.