Great Basin National Park weather in May

May in Great Basin National Park: cold, a little rain — a great time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Great Basin National Park · #374 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 78/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Great Basin National Park climate normals — May

Daytime high11°C / 52°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-1°C / 31°F
Feels like (high)8°C / 46°F
Rainfall47 mm / 1.9 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days10 days
Humidity39%🌵 dry
Dew point-10°C / 15°F
Sunshine12.6 h/day
Daylight14.3 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall5.8 cm / 2.3 in
Air quality (US AQI)59🙂 moderate

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

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Great Basin National Park in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Great Basin National Park?
May in Great Basin National Park: cold, a little rain — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Great Basin National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
What is the weather like in Great Basin National Park in May?
In May, Great Basin National Park averages a daily high of 11.2°C and a low of -0.8°C, with about 47 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Great Basin National Park in May?
Great Basin National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 59 in May.
Does it snow in Great Basin National Park in May?
Great Basin National Park sees roughly 5.8 cm of snowfall in May.

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