What is the weather like in Arches National Park vs Carlsbad Caverns National Park in May?

In May, Arches National Park averages 25°C high / 9°C low with about 13 mm of rain; Carlsbad Caverns National Park averages 30°C high / 13°C low with about 13 mm.

Arches National Park vs Carlsbad Caverns 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 Carlsbad Caverns National Park is warm, dry.

Arches National Park vs Carlsbad Caverns National Park — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Arches National Park	🇺🇸 Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Comfort score	90/100 (S)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	21°C	26°C
Avg high / low	25° / 9°	30° / 13°
Rainfall	13 mm	13 mm
Rainy days	2	3
Humidity	27%	30%
Air quality (AQI)	55	53

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

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Arches National Park vs Carlsbad Caverns National Park in May — FAQ

Is May better in Arches National Park or Carlsbad Caverns 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 Carlsbad Caverns National Park is warm, dry.
What is the weather like in Arches National Park vs Carlsbad Caverns National Park in May?: In May, Arches National Park averages 25°C high / 9°C low with about 13 mm of rain; Carlsbad Caverns National Park averages 30°C high / 13°C low with about 13 mm.