Weather in May in Wyoming
Thinking about venturing to Wyoming this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Wyoming in May?
Wyoming is a region in the United States of America. May in Wyoming generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Alta at 14°C to pleasant in Greybull at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Greybull and 1°C in Alta.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Powell with an average of 38 mm to high rainfall in Sundance with 103 mm. Cody experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.For a closer look at May's conditions in Wyoming, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Wyoming's yearly weather, check out our Wyoming climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Wyoming?
Cody
In May Cody generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Cheyenne
In May Cheyenne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Powell
In May Powell generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Jackson
In May Jackson generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Teton Village
In May Teton Village generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Wyoming, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Wyoming?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Wyoming with overall pleasant weather in Cody. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Cody. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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