Columbus weather in May (Ohio, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Columbus in May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Columbus is usually perfect in May, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 24°C. At night, they generally drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Columbus in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 243 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Columbus.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Columbus. May, August and September typically offer 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 Columbus climate page with graphs.

 

Columbus, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 243 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 55%  

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 Columbus, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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