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Vail weather in May (Colorado, United States of America)

Curious about the May weather in Vail? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Vail typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around -0°C.

Vail in May usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Vail, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 69 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 47% *  
* Data from: Aspen, the United States of America (62 KM, 38 Miles).

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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 Vail in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

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
Barbeque
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

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