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Rocky Mountains Weather in May

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

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Breckenridge Park City Estes Park Aspen

Planning a trip to the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Rocky Mountains in May

The Rocky Mountains, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. May in the Rocky Mountains generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Leadville at 11°C (52°F) to mild in Bozeman at 18°C (64°F). At night it cools down to 3°C (37°F) in Bozeman and -3°C (27°F) in Leadville.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sun Valley with an average of 30 mm (1.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Big Sky with 92 mm (3.6 in).

Explore the Rocky Mountains by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Rocky Mountains — 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 the Rocky Mountains in May

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

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 Rocky Mountains

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

Temperature range in the Rocky Mountains (May)

Precipitation variation in the Rocky Mountains (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 →

Park City

In May Park City 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)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
301 hours
350 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
12 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Park City →

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 →

Aspen

In May Aspen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Aspen →

Bozeman

In May Bozeman generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Bozeman →

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

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Rocky Mountains in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Breckenridge 12°C (54°F) -2°C (28°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Park City 15°C (59°F) 2°C (36°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Estes Park 15°C (59°F) 2°C (36°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Aspen 14°C (57°F) 1°C (34°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Bozeman 18°C (64°F) 3°C (37°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Vail 13°C (55°F) 0°C (32°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)

The Rocky Mountains weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in May. The popular destination of Breckenridge averages 12°C (54°F) by day and -2°C (28°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Rocky Mountains, 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 the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in May?

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

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Breckenridge, May may not be the ideal time to visit the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Breckenridge. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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