Channel Islands National Park weather in May

May in Channel Islands National Park: cool, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in Channel Islands National Park · #95 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 89/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Channel Islands National Park climate normals — May

Daytime high15°C / 59°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low12°C / 54°F
Feels like (high)13°C / 55°F
Rainfall8 mm / 0.3 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point10°C / 49°F
Sunshine12.6 h/day
Daylight13.9 h
Wind33 km/h / 20 mph
Air quality (US AQI)40🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Channel Islands National Park in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Channel Islands National Park?
May in Channel Islands National Park: cool, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Channel Islands National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
What is the weather like in Channel Islands National Park in May?
In May, Channel Islands National Park averages a daily high of 15°C and a low of 12.2°C, with about 8 mm of rain over roughly 0.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Channel Islands National Park in May?
Channel Islands National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in May.

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