Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 124mm, so some wet days are possible.

Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
124mm
Sun
8.5h
Weather score
58
Good
Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Showers
Rainfall averages 124mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Columbia, Missouri, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May24°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
May124mm average rain
May is one of Columbia's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May8.5 hours average sun
May is brighter than Columbia's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
May58 weather score
May sits close to Columbia's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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