Weather in May in Colorado
Considering a trip to Colorado this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Colorado in May?
Colorado is a region in the United States of America. Colorado 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 to warm in La Junta at 25°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in La Junta and -2°C in Tordal Estates.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Alamosa with an average of 16 mm to high rainfall in Rocky Mountain National Park with 104 mm.For a closer look at May's conditions in Colorado, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Colorado's yearly weather, check out our Colorado climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Colorado?
Breckenridge
In May Breckenridge generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Estes Park
In May Estes Park generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Pagosa Springs
In May Pagosa Springs generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Vail
In May Vail generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Telluride
In May Telluride generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Colorado, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Colorado?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Colorado with often unpleasant weather in Breckenridge.
On average, the best time to visit Colorado 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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