Sequoia National Park weather in May
May in Sequoia National Park: cold, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Sequoia National Park · #349 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Sequoia National Park climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 10°C / 50°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 31°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 56 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 59% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 16.8 cm / 6.6 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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Sequoia National Park in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Sequoia National Park?
- May in Sequoia National Park: cold, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Sequoia National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Sequoia National Park in May?
- In May, Sequoia National Park averages a daily high of 10.1°C and a low of -0.5°C, with about 55.8 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sequoia National Park in May?
- Sequoia National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in May.
- Does it snow in Sequoia National Park in May?
- Sequoia National Park sees roughly 16.8 cm of snowfall in May.