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Ruidoso weather in May (New Mexico, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Ruidoso as May approaches? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Ruidoso in May, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 22°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Ruidoso in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 6 days days of rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Ruidoso. April, May, June and September typically offer the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ruidoso climate page with graphs.

 

Ruidoso, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 30 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Ruidoso, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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