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Colorado Springs Weather in May

May in Colorado Springs averages 20°C (68°F) during the day and 6°C (43°F) at night. Quite a bit of rainfall is typical this month, with around 67 mm (2.6 in) on average. An umbrella is a good idea.

Rainfall in Colorado Springs in May

Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with rain, averaging 67 mm (2.6 in) for the month. Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Colorado Springs in May

May is a excellent month in Colorado Springs, with 20°C (68°F) during the day and 6°C (43°F) at night. This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. With overnight lows of 6°C (43°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Colorado Springs in May

Enjoy a sunny month with about 311 hours of sunshine, the clear skies make Colorado Springs even more beautiful.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit.

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Colorado Springs Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C (68°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 67 mm (2.6 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
SunshineSunshine 311 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Best Places 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. See all of the United States of America in May →

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Colorado Springs in May

For Colorado Springs in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Colorado Springs in May

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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