Canyonlands National Park weather in May

May in Canyonlands National Park: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in Canyonlands National Park · #94 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 89/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Canyonlands National Park climate normals — May

Daytime high25°C / 77°F😎 nice
Nighttime low11°C / 52°F
Feels like (high)21°C / 70°F
Rainfall11 mm / 0.4 in☀️ dry
Rainy days2 days
Humidity21%🌵 dry
Dew point-6°C / 20°F
Sunshine12.8 h/day
Daylight14.3 h
Wind22 km/h / 14 mph
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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Canyonlands National Park in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Canyonlands National Park?
May in Canyonlands National Park: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Canyonlands National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
What is the weather like in Canyonlands National Park in May?
In May, Canyonlands National Park averages a daily high of 25.2°C and a low of 11.3°C, with about 10.6 mm of rain over roughly 2.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Canyonlands National Park in May?
Canyonlands National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 57 in May.

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