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Columbia Weather in May

In Columbia, May brings high daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to 16°C (61°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.

Rainfall in Columbia in May

Historically, the month has about 11 days of rain, averaging 76 mm (3 in) in total. Expect a fairly normal spread of rainfall this month, with no particular pattern of very heavy or very persistent showers.

Temperature in Columbia in May

May in Columbia is generally perfect, with days reaching 29°C (84°F) and nights settling around 16°C (61°F). The days can feel warmer than the evenings, so packing for both parts of the day is a good idea. With overnight lows of 16°C (61°F), evenings can feel noticeably cooler than the daytime. An extra layer is a good idea, though the cool air makes for a good night's sleep.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the best months to visit Columbia.

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Columbia Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C (61°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C (84°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 76 mm (3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  

Best Places in the United States of America in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Columbia in May

Warm but pleasant conditions in Columbia in May. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days.

What To Do in Columbia in May

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

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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