New River Gorge National Park weather in May
May in New River Gorge National Park: nice, soaked, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in New River Gorge National Park · #239 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
New River Gorge National Park climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 22°C / 71°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 160 mm / 6.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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New River Gorge National Park in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit New River Gorge National Park?
- May in New River Gorge National Park: nice, soaked, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for New River Gorge National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in New River Gorge National Park in May?
- In May, New River Gorge National Park averages a daily high of 21.6°C and a low of 12.4°C, with about 159.6 mm of rain over roughly 15.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in New River Gorge National Park in May?
- New River Gorge National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in May.