Mount Crested Butte weather in May (Colorado, United States of America)

How is the weather in Mount Crested Butte in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Mount Crested Butte typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around -1°C.

Mount Crested Butte in May usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Mount Crested Butte, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 47 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 47% *  
* Data from: Aspen, the United States of America (33 KM, 21 Miles).

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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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 Mount Crested Butte in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
4/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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