Capitol Reef National Park weather in May
May in Capitol Reef National Park: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Capitol Reef National Park · #36 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Capitol Reef National Park climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 21°C / 70°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 42°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 25 mm / 1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 33% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.1 cm / 1.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 52 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Capitol Reef National Park in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Capitol Reef National Park?
- May in Capitol Reef National Park: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Capitol Reef National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Capitol Reef National Park in May?
- In May, Capitol Reef National Park averages a daily high of 21°C and a low of 5.3°C, with about 24.6 mm of rain over roughly 7.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Capitol Reef National Park in May?
- Capitol Reef National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 52 in May.
- Does it snow in Capitol Reef National Park in May?
- Capitol Reef National Park sees roughly 3.1 cm of snowfall in May.