Temperature in Mississippi in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Mississippi, the United States of America this May.

Mississippi, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences high average maximum daytime temperatures in May, ranging 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.

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

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Mississippi on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Mississippi in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Mississippi temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Mississippi, the United States of America in May?

Expect daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) in Gulfport. That makes May a high month for Mississippi, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in Mississippi, the United States of America in May?

Nighttime temperatures in Gulfport typically drop to around 20°C (68°F) in May.

What is the warmest city in May in Mississippi, the United States of America?

From a thorough analysis of our records, Wiggins clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 29°C (84°F), and evenings that remain near 17°C (63°F).

What is the coldest city in May in Mississippi, the United States of America?

Our database indicates that in May, Olive Branch is the city with the coolest temperatures in Mississippi, the United States of America. You can expect daytime highs of 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows close to 15°C (59°F).

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