Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park weather in May
May in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park · #32 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 25 mm / 1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 42% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.1 cm / 1.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 57 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?
- May in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in May?
- In May, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park averages a daily high of 19.8°C and a low of 3.1°C, with about 24.6 mm of rain over roughly 6.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in May?
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 57 in May.
- Does it snow in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in May?
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park sees roughly 3.1 cm of snowfall in May.