Mississippi Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mississippi, the United States of America in May.

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Gulfport Southaven Olive Branch Robinsonville

Planning a trip to Mississippi, the United States of America this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Mississippi in May

Mississippi, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. May in Mississippi generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Olive Branch to 29°C (84°F) in Wiggins. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Wiggins and 15°C (59°F) in Olive Branch.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mississippi, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Byram with an average of 99 mm (3.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Olive Branch with 171 mm (6.7 in).

Explore Mississippi by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mississippi — and find the best time to visit. (based on Gulfport)

January16°C (61°F) February17°C (63°F) March21°C (70°F) April25°C (77°F) May28°C (82°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September31°C (88°F) October27°C (81°F) November21°C (70°F) December18°C (64°F)
Best Time to Visit Mississippi →

Best Places to Visit in Mississippi in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mississippi.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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).

Popular Destinations in Mississippi

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Mississippi, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Mississippi (May)

Precipitation variation in Mississippi (May)

Gulfport

In May Gulfport generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
163 mm (6.4 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Gulfport →

Southaven

In May Southaven generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
256 hours
304 hours
321 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Southaven →

Olive Branch

In May Olive Branch generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
256 hours
304 hours
321 hours
Monthly rainfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Olive Branch →

Robinsonville

In May Robinsonville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
256 hours
304 hours
321 hours
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Robinsonville →

Ocean Springs

In May Ocean Springs generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
164 mm (6.5 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ocean Springs →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Mississippi, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mississippi in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gulfport 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Southaven 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)
Olive Branch 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Robinsonville 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Ocean Springs 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Horn Lake 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)

Mississippi weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mississippi, the United States of America in May?

Mississippi, the United States of America typically experiences pleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Gulfport average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Mississippi, the United States of America in May?

Gulfport averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 20°C (68°F).

Does Mississippi, the United States of America get a lot of rain in May?

Gulfport typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 124 mm (4.9 in) on average across Mississippi, the United States of America.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Mississippi, the United States of America?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Mississippi, the United States of America with overall pleasant weather in Gulfport.

Generally speaking, October and November provide perfect weather in Gulfport. On the other hand, the months of July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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