Carlsbad Caverns National Park weather in May
May in Carlsbad Caverns National Park: warm, dry — a great time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Carlsbad Caverns National Park · #389 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Carlsbad Caverns National Park climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 9 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 27% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 53 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park?
- May in Carlsbad Caverns National Park: warm, dry — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Carlsbad Caverns National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Carlsbad Caverns National Park in May?
- In May, Carlsbad Caverns National Park averages a daily high of 30.5°C and a low of 15.2°C, with about 9.3 mm of rain over roughly 2.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Carlsbad Caverns National Park in May?
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in May.