Mesa Verde National Park weather in May

May in Mesa Verde National Park: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Mesa Verde National Park · #25 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 93/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Mesa Verde National Park climate normals — May

Daytime high21°C / 70°F😎 nice
Nighttime low6°C / 42°F
Feels like (high)17°C / 63°F
Rainfall23 mm / 0.9 in☀️ dry
Rainy days5 days
Humidity30%🌵 dry
Dew point-6°C / 21°F
Sunshine12.6 h/day
Daylight14.2 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall1 cm / 0.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)55🙂 moderate

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

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Mesa Verde National Park in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Mesa Verde National Park?
May in Mesa Verde National Park: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Mesa Verde National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
What is the weather like in Mesa Verde National Park in May?
In May, Mesa Verde National Park averages a daily high of 21°C and a low of 5.6°C, with about 22.7 mm of rain over roughly 5 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Mesa Verde National Park in May?
Mesa Verde National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in May.
Does it snow in Mesa Verde National Park in May?
Mesa Verde National Park sees roughly 1 cm of snowfall in May.

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