Big Bend

Big Bend Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Big Bend, the United States of America in May.

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Alpine Fort Davis Terlingua

Planning a getaway to the Big Bend, the United States of America this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Big Bend in May

The Big Bend, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. May in the Big Bend generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Fort Davis at 29°C (84°F) to very hot in Terlingua at 35°C (95°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Terlingua and 11°C (52°F) in Fort Davis. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

For a closer look at conditions across the Big Bend, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Terlingua with an average of 22 mm (0.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Alpine with 33 mm (1.3 in).

Explore the Big Bend by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Big Bend — and find the best time to visit. (based on Alpine)

January15°C (59°F) February18°C (64°F) March22°C (72°F) April26°C (79°F) May30°C (86°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September28°C (82°F) October26°C (79°F) November20°C (68°F) December16°C (61°F)
Best Time to Visit the Big Bend →

Best Places to Visit in the Big Bend in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Big Bend.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in the Big Bend

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Big Bend, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Big Bend (May)

Precipitation variation in the Big Bend (May)

Alpine

In May Alpine generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Alpine →

Fort Davis

In May Fort Davis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
9.1 mm (0.4 in)
25 mm (1 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Fort Davis →

Terlingua

In May Terlingua generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
35°C (95°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.4 mm (0.3 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Terlingua →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Big Bend, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Big Bend in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Alpine 30°C (86°F) 13°C (55°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Fort Davis 29°C (84°F) 11°C (52°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Terlingua 35°C (95°F) 17°C (63°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)

The Big Bend weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Big Bend, the United States of America in May?

the Big Bend, the United States of America typically experiences tolerable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Alpine average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Big Bend, the United States of America in May?

Alpine averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

Does the Big Bend, the United States of America get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Big Bend, the United States of America during May, with Alpine averaging close to 33 mm (1.3 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Big Bend, the United States of America?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit the Big Bend, the United States of America with overall pleasant weather in Alpine.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, March, April, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Alpine. On the other hand, the weather in June tends to be poor.

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