Temperature in The Big Bend in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the Big Bend, the United States of America this May.

The Big Bend, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 29°C (84°F) in Fort Davis to 35°C (95°F) in Terlingua. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Terlingua and 11°C (52°F) in Fort Davis.

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

Discover the typical May temperatures for the most popular locations of the Big Bend on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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The Big Bend temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the Big Bend, the United States of America in May?

Average daytime highs in the Big Bend, the United States of America during May reach about 30°C (86°F) in Alpine.

How cold does it get at night in the Big Bend, the United States of America in May?

Nighttime temperatures in Alpine typically drop to around 13°C (55°F) in May.

What is the warmest city in May in the Big Bend, the United States of America?

According to our recent database analysis, Terlingua is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 35°C (95°F) and rarely drops below 17°C (63°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in May in the Big Bend, the United States of America?

Our database indicates that in May, Fort Davis is the city with the coolest temperatures in the Big Bend, the United States of America. You can expect daytime highs of 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows close to 11°C (52°F).

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