Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Columbia, South Carolina, United States in May
Weather score75Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 88mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
88mm
Sun
9.3h
Weather score
75
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 88mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
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Weather map
Compare Columbia, South Carolina, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May28°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
May88mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Columbia's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary, April to May, and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May9.3 hours average sun
May is one of Columbia's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May75 weather score
May is one of Columbia's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsMay to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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