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Utah Weather in May

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Utah, 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 Utah in May

Utah, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. The weather in Utah in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Alta at 10°C (50°F) and warm in Washington at 29°C (84°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Washington and 1°C (34°F) in Alta.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Washington with an average of 5 mm (0.2 in) to high rainfall in Alta with 103 mm (4.1 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Park City sees around 301 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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

January1°C (34°F) February2°C (36°F) March7°C (45°F) April11°C (52°F) May15°C (59°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August25°C (77°F) September21°C (70°F) October13°C (55°F) November6°C (43°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Utah in May

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

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 Utah

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

Temperature range in Utah (May)

Precipitation variation in Utah (May)

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 →

Moab

In May Moab generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Moab →

St. George

In May St. George generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in St. George →

Salt Lake City

In May Salt Lake City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
321 hours
361 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Salt Lake City →

Huntsville

In May Huntsville generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
321 hours
361 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Park City 15°C (59°F) 2°C (36°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Moab 26°C (79°F) 10°C (50°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
St. George 29°C (84°F) 14°C (57°F) 5.2 mm (0.2 in)
Salt Lake City 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Huntsville 20°C (68°F) 4°C (39°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Solitude 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

Utah weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across Utah, the United States of America in May. The popular destination of Park City averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this month.

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

Park City averages a daytime maximum of 15°C (59°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

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

Not particularly. Park City averages just 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Utah, the United States of America.

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Utah, the United States of America with overall tolerable weather in Park City. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Utah, the United States of America is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Park City. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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