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Colorado Weather in May

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Colorado, the United States of America in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Colorado in May

Colorado, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. Colorado, the United States of America has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Tordal Estates at 9°C (48°F) to warm in La Junta at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in La Junta and -2°C (28°F) in Tordal Estates.

For specific regional insights in Colorado, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Alamosa with an average of 16 mm (0.6 in) to high rainfall in Rocky Mountain National Park with 104 mm (4.1 in).

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

January-1°C (30°F) February-1°C (30°F) March4°C (39°F) April7°C (45°F) May12°C (54°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October10°C (50°F) November4°C (39°F) December-1°C (30°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Colorado in May

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

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 Colorado

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

Temperature range in Colorado (May)

Precipitation variation in Colorado (May)

Breckenridge

In May Breckenridge generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Breckenridge →

Estes Park

In May Estes Park generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
15 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Estes Park →

Pagosa Springs

In May Pagosa Springs generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pagosa Springs →

Telluride

In May Telluride generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Telluride →

Denver

In May Denver generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
275 hours
290 hours
315 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Colorado in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Breckenridge 12°C (54°F) -2°C (28°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Estes Park 15°C (59°F) 2°C (36°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Pagosa Springs 20°C (68°F) 1°C (34°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Telluride 11°C (52°F) -2°C (28°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Denver 21°C (70°F) 6°C (43°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Snowmass Village 15°C (59°F) 1°C (34°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)

Colorado weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Colorado, the United States of America typically experiences unpleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Breckenridge average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about -2°C (28°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Breckenridge peak at roughly 12°C (54°F) in May, dropping to about -2°C (28°F) overnight.

Does Colorado, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Colorado, the United States of America during May, with Breckenridge averaging close to 58 mm (2.3 in).

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

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Colorado, the United States of America with often unpleasant weather in Breckenridge.

On average, the best time to visit Colorado, the United States of America is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Breckenridge. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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