Fort Collins Weather in May

In Fort Collins, May brings pleasant daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to 6°C (43°F). It is the wettest month of the year, so expect more rainfall than usual.

Rainfall in Fort Collins in May

With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain, averaging 71 mm (2.8 in) for the month. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Fort Collins in May

Fort Collins has excellent weather in May, with days reaching 21°C (70°F) and nights cooling to 6°C (43°F). A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. Nights drop to 6°C (43°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Fort Collins in May

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 290 hours of sunshine. This makes it a pleasant time to visit Fort Collins.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May, June and September typically offer the best weather for Fort Collins.