Arches National Park vs Capitol Reef National Park in May

Capitol Reef National Park is the better pick in May — 95 vs 90 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Capitol Reef National Park is nice, dry, while Arches National Park is nice, dry.

Arches National Park vs Capitol Reef National ParkMay climate, side by side

Arches National ParkCapitol Reef National Park
Comfort score90/100 (S)95/100 (S)
Feels-like high21°C17°C
Avg high / low25° / 9°20° / 7°
Rainfall13 mm15 mm
Rainy days23
Humidity27%36%
Air quality (AQI)5552

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

Arches National Park vs Capitol Reef National Park in May — FAQ

Is May better in Arches National Park or Capitol Reef National Park?
Capitol Reef National Park is the better pick in May — 95 vs 90 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Capitol Reef National Park is nice, dry, while Arches National Park is nice, dry.
What is the weather like in Arches National Park vs Capitol Reef National Park in May?
In May, Arches National Park averages 25°C high / 9°C low with about 13 mm of rain; Capitol Reef National Park averages 20°C high / 7°C low with about 15 mm.