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 high | 25°C / 77°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Rainfall | 11 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 21% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -6°C / 20°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | |
| Wind | 22 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.