What is the weather like in Arches National Park vs Big Bend National Park in May?

In May, Arches National Park averages 25°C high / 9°C low with about 13 mm of rain; Big Bend National Park averages 30°C high / 17°C low with about 28 mm.

Arches National Park vs Big Bend National Park in May

Arches National Park is the better pick in May — 90 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Arches National Park is nice, dry, while Big Bend National Park is hot, dry, clean air.

Arches National Park vs Big Bend National Park — May climate, side by side

	Arches National Park	Big Bend National Park
Comfort score	90/100 (S)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	21°C	29°C
Avg high / low	25° / 9°	30° / 17°
Rainfall	13 mm	28 mm
Rainy days	2	3
Humidity	27%	33%
Air quality (AQI)	55	50

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Arches National Park vs Big Bend National Park in May — FAQ

Is May better in Arches National Park or Big Bend National Park?: Arches National Park is the better pick in May — 90 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Arches National Park is nice, dry, while Big Bend National Park is hot, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Arches National Park vs Big Bend National Park in May?: In May, Arches National Park averages 25°C high / 9°C low with about 13 mm of rain; Big Bend National Park averages 30°C high / 17°C low with about 28 mm.