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Steamboat Springs weather in May (Colorado, United States of America)

What can you expect from the weather in Steamboat Springs during May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Steamboat Springs generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 1°C.

Steamboat Springs in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Steamboat Springs, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 64 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in May and which places have the best weather 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 Steamboat Springs in May?

For visitors traveling to Steamboat Springs, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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