Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Columbus, Ohio, United States in May
Weather score52Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 101mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
101mm
Sun
7.9h
Weather score
52
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 101mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Columbus, Ohio, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May22°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May101mm average rain
May is one of Columbus' wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and August to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.9 hours average sun
May is brighter than Columbus' yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May52 weather score
May sits close to Columbus' 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.
