Kings Canyon National Park weather in May

May in Kings Canyon National Park: cold, a little rain, with reliable snow — a great time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Kings Canyon National Park · #362 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 79/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Kings Canyon National Park climate normals — May

Daytime high10°C / 49°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-1°C / 31°F
Feels like (high)8°C / 46°F
Rainfall35 mm / 1.4 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days9 days
Humidity52%🍃 comfortable
Dew point-5°C / 23°F
Sunshine12.9 h/day
Daylight14.1 h
Wind9 km/h / 6 mph
Snowfall11.3 cm / 4.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)56🙂 moderate

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

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Kings Canyon National Park in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Kings Canyon National Park?
May in Kings Canyon National Park: cold, a little rain, with reliable snow — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Kings Canyon National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
What is the weather like in Kings Canyon National Park in May?
In May, Kings Canyon National Park averages a daily high of 9.7°C and a low of -0.7°C, with about 35.1 mm of rain over roughly 9 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kings Canyon National Park in May?
Kings Canyon National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 56 in May.
Does it snow in Kings Canyon National Park in May?
Kings Canyon National Park sees roughly 11.3 cm of snowfall in May.

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