Columbia weather in May (Missouri, United States of America)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Columbia this May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During May, Columbia usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 24°C, cooling off to about 13°C at night.

Precipitation

Columbia in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 265 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. April, May, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Columbia climate page with graphs.

 

Columbia, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 70%  

Sunshine 265 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 60%  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Columbia, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Columbia.

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