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 high22°C / 71°F😎 nice
Nighttime low12°C / 54°F
Feels like (high)22°C / 72°F
Rainfall160 mm / 6.3 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days16 days
Humidity77%💦 very humid
Dew point12°C / 54°F
Sunshine10.1 h/day
Daylight14.2 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall0.1 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.

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