Lassen Volcanic National Park weather in May

May in Lassen Volcanic National Park: cool, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Lassen Volcanic National Park · #321 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 81/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Lassen Volcanic National Park climate normals — May

Daytime high13°C / 56°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low2°C / 35°F
Feels like (high)11°C / 52°F
Rainfall82 mm / 3.2 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days12 days
Humidity62%💧 humid
Dew point-2°C / 29°F
Sunshine12.4 h/day
Daylight14.4 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Snowfall12.5 cm / 4.9 in
Air quality (US AQI)50🍃 good

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

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Lassen Volcanic National Park in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Lassen Volcanic National Park?
May in Lassen Volcanic National Park: cool, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Lassen Volcanic National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
What is the weather like in Lassen Volcanic National Park in May?
In May, Lassen Volcanic National Park averages a daily high of 13.2°C and a low of 1.5°C, with about 82.1 mm of rain over roughly 12.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Lassen Volcanic National Park in May?
Lassen Volcanic National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in May.
Does it snow in Lassen Volcanic National Park in May?
Lassen Volcanic National Park sees roughly 12.5 cm of snowfall in May.

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