Breckenridge weather in May
May in Breckenridge: cold, rainy, with reliable snow — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Breckenridge · #332 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Breckenridge climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 10°C / 50°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Rainfall | 82 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 38.2 cm / 15 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 69 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Breckenridge in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Breckenridge?
- May in Breckenridge: cold, rainy, with reliable snow — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Breckenridge on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Breckenridge in May?
- In May, Breckenridge averages a daily high of 9.8°C and a low of -1.1°C, with about 81.6 mm of rain over roughly 17.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Breckenridge in May?
- Breckenridge has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 69 in May.
- Does it snow in Breckenridge in May?
- Breckenridge sees roughly 38.2 cm of snowfall in May.