Arches National Park vs Grand Canyon National Park in May

Arches National Park is the better pick in May — 90 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Arches National Park is nice, dry, while Grand Canyon National Park is hot, dry.

Arches National Park vs Grand Canyon National ParkMay climate, side by side

Arches National ParkGrand Canyon National Park
Comfort score90/100 (S)67/100 (C)
Feels-like high21°C29°C
Avg high / low25° / 9°31° / 15°
Rainfall13 mm10 mm
Rainy days21
Humidity27%27%
Air quality (AQI)5556

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

Arches National Park vs Grand Canyon National Park in May — FAQ

Is May better in Arches National Park or Grand Canyon National Park?
Arches National Park is the better pick in May — 90 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Arches National Park is nice, dry, while Grand Canyon National Park is hot, dry.
What is the weather like in Arches National Park vs Grand Canyon National Park in May?
In May, Arches National Park averages 25°C high / 9°C low with about 13 mm of rain; Grand Canyon National Park averages 31°C high / 15°C low with about 10 mm.