What is the weather like in Mesa Verde National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in May?

In May, Mesa Verde National Park averages 21°C high / 6°C low with about 23 mm of rain; Petrified Forest National Park averages 27°C high / 8°C low with about 8 mm.

Mesa Verde National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in May

Mesa Verde National Park is the better pick in May — 93 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mesa Verde National Park is nice, dry, while Petrified Forest National Park is nice, dry.

Mesa Verde National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Mesa Verde National Park	🇺🇸 Petrified Forest National Park
Comfort score	93/100 (S)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	18°C	22°C
Avg high / low	21° / 6°	27° / 8°
Rainfall	23 mm	8 mm
Rainy days	4	2
Humidity	33%	24%
Air quality (AQI)	55	60

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

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Mesa Verde National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in May — FAQ

Is May better in Mesa Verde National Park or Petrified Forest National Park?: Mesa Verde National Park is the better pick in May — 93 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mesa Verde National Park is nice, dry, while Petrified Forest National Park is nice, dry.
What is the weather like in Mesa Verde National Park vs Petrified Forest National Park in May?: In May, Mesa Verde National Park averages 21°C high / 6°C low with about 23 mm of rain; Petrified Forest National Park averages 27°C high / 8°C low with about 8 mm.