Flagstaff weather in May

Flagstaff, United States
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May in Flagstaff: nice, a little rain — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in Flagstaff · #152 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 90/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Flagstaff climate normals — May

Daytime high22°C / 71°F😎 nice
Nighttime low8°C / 47°F
Rainfall32 mm / 1.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days5 days
Humidity34%🌵 dry
Dew point-3°C / 26°F
Sunshine12.8 h/day
Daylight14 h
Wind21 km/h / 13 mph
Snowfall1.9 cm / 0.7 in
Air quality (US AQI)63🙂 moderate

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

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Flagstaff in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Flagstaff?
May in Flagstaff: nice, a little rain — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Flagstaff on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
What is the weather like in Flagstaff in May?
In May, Flagstaff averages a daily high of 21.5°C and a low of 8.1°C, with about 31.8 mm of rain over roughly 5 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Flagstaff in May?
Flagstaff has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 63 in May.
Does it snow in Flagstaff in May?
Flagstaff sees roughly 1.9 cm of snowfall in May.

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