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Great Sand Dunes National Park weather in May (Colorado, United States of America)

How is May weather typically in Great Sand Dunes National Park? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Great Sand Dunes National Park during May to be perfect, with moderate temperatures and low rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 18°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Great Sand Dunes National Park in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 9 days of rain are anticipated.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Great Sand Dunes National Park. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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For a detailed overview of the weather over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our Great Sand Dunes National Park's climate page.

Great Sand Dunes National Park, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 27 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the weather conditions for any month in the United States of America.

For a detailed overview of the weather over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our Great Sand Dunes National Park's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Great Sand Dunes National Park, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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