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 high | 10°C / 49°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 31°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Rainfall | 35 mm / 1.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 52% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 11.3 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.