Typical Weather in Columbia, SC in May
87° F Avg High
62° F Avg Low
6 Rainy Days
☀️ Temperature Summary
May is one of the warmer months of the year for Columbia, with highs averaging around 87°F. Lows overnight are typically around 62°F. Daily high temperatures can range between 84°F and 90°F, and typically fall throughout the month.
Be ready to seek shade during the day, as mid-day temperatures can be dangerous if you're caught without a way to cool off. If you're looking to beat the heat a bit, you might consider visiting in April instead, when daily highs are typically closer to 80°.
High Temps Throughout the Year
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☔ Rain Summary
In May you can expect close to a 18% chance of rain for any given day. It rains less than usual in May, with total rainfall for the month typically near 3 inches.
Rainfall Throughout the Year
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