Fort Collins weather in May (Colorado, United States of America)

Is May a good time to explore Fort Collins weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The weather in Fort Collins during May is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 21°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

Fort Collins in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With around 290 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Fort Collins. May, June and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, December tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Fort Collins, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 56% *  

Sunshine 290 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

Data from: Cheyenne, the United States of America (68 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Fort Collins, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Fort Collins.

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