Denver weather in May (Colorado, United States of America)

How is the weather in Denver in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Denver, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 6°C.

Denver in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 290 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Denver climate page with graphs.

 

Denver, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 51%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 290 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 65%  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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

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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).

So, what should you wear in Denver in May?

For visitors traveling to Denver, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

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

Interested in more climate information?

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