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 high | 21°C / 70°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 23 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 30% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -6°C / 21°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1 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.