Boise weather in May

May in Boise: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in Boise · #56 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 91/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Boise climate normals — May

Daytime high23°C / 73°F😎 nice
Nighttime low9°C / 48°F
Feels like (high)20°C / 68°F
Rainfall41 mm / 1.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days8 days
Humidity54%🍃 comfortable
Dew point5°C / 40°F
Sunshine12.2 h/day
Daylight14.7 h
Wind20 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall1.1 cm / 0.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)42🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Boise in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Boise?
May in Boise: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Boise on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
What is the weather like in Boise in May?
In May, Boise averages a daily high of 22.5°C and a low of 8.7°C, with about 41.4 mm of rain over roughly 8.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Boise in May?
Boise has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in May.
Does it snow in Boise in May?
Boise sees roughly 1.1 cm of snowfall in May.

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