Great Sand Dunes National Park weather in May

May in Great Sand Dunes National Park: nice, a little rain — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Great Sand Dunes National Park · #58 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 91/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Great Sand Dunes National Park climate normals — May

Daytime high20°C / 67°F😎 nice
Nighttime low5°C / 41°F
Feels like (high)16°C / 61°F
Rainfall37 mm / 1.5 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days8 days
Humidity44%🍃 comfortable
Dew point-2°C / 28°F
Sunshine12.3 h/day
Daylight14.2 h
Wind20 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall6.3 cm / 2.5 in
Air quality (US AQI)54🙂 moderate

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

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Great Sand Dunes National Park in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Great Sand Dunes National Park?
May in Great Sand Dunes National Park: nice, a little rain — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Great Sand Dunes National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
What is the weather like in Great Sand Dunes National Park in May?
In May, Great Sand Dunes National Park averages a daily high of 19.6°C and a low of 5.2°C, with about 37.4 mm of rain over roughly 7.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Great Sand Dunes National Park in May?
Great Sand Dunes National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 54 in May.
Does it snow in Great Sand Dunes National Park in May?
Great Sand Dunes National Park sees roughly 6.3 cm of snowfall in May.

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