May weather forecast
Mississippi, USA

May is the gateway to summer in Mississippi, characterized by a significant rise in temperatures and humidity. The average low temperatures in the northern regions reach about 57°F (13.9°C), while the southern parts of the state continue to experience even warmer conditions. This month marks the beginning of the hot and humid climate that defines the Mississippi summer.

The transition from April's pleasant spring weather to May's warmer and more humid conditions is apparent across the state. Snow and sleet are long gone, and the influence of tropical air grows more pronounced. The days become increasingly warm, leading to hot and humid nights as well.

May's temperatures typically range from 57°F (13.9°C) in the northern regions to higher levels in the south. The shift from spring to summer is marked by a substantial increase in both temperature and humidity, laying the groundwork for the state's hot and often uncomfortable summer months.

Rainfall in May begins to increase, reflecting the season's growing humidity. The landscapes continue to flourish, bathed in the warmth and nourishment of the late spring. May's weather is a precursor to the more intense conditions of June, July, and August, as Mississippi's climate prepares for the peak of the hot and humid summer season.

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• Jackson - May »
  May ushers in a sweet spot of pleasant weather in the heart of Jackson, Mississippi, before the impending summer heat arrives. In Jackson during May, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.
• Gulfport - May »
  In Gulfport during May, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. In Gulfport the average seawater temperature in May is 77.5°F (25.3°C).
• Southaven - May »
  May temperatures in Southaven vary between a high-temperature of 79.3°F (26.3°C) and a low-temperature of 62.4°F (16.9°C). In Southaven, during May, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.
• Hattiesburg - May »
  In Hattiesburg during May, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. On the first day of May in Hattiesburg sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:36 pm.
• Biloxi - May »
  The gradual moderation of climate in Biloxi peaks in May with the highest temperature reaching an average of 82.8°F (28.2°C). On the first day of May in Biloxi sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:33 pm.
• Meridian - May »
  On the first day of May in Meridian sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:36 pm. A slight uplift in the average high-temperature marks May in Meridian adjusting from April's 76.6°F (24.8°C) to a still warm 83.8°F (28.8°C).
• Tupelo - May »
  In Tupelo, in May, during 14.6 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of May in Tupelo, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:39 pm.
• Greenville - May »
  On the first day of May in Greenville, Mississippi, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. In Greenville in May, during 11.8 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Olive Branch - May »
  Olive Branch in May observes a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C) in April to a warm 79°F (26.1°C). Olive Branch's May weather stays consistent with increasing temperatures, boasting higher sunshine hours than the preceding month.
• Horn Lake - May »
  On the first day of May in Horn Lake sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. May, a mid-spring month in Horn Lake ensures residents bask in a balanced mixture of radiant sunlight and mild breeze.
• Clinton - May »
  This month in Clinton, Mississippi presents a delightful shift to typical summer conditions: warmer temperatures, longer daylight hours and a decline in rainfall. On the first day of May in Clinton sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:42 pm.
• Pearl - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Pearl sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:02 pm CDT. In Pearl, in May, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.