Shenandoah National Park weather in May
May in Shenandoah National Park: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Shenandoah National Park · #27 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Shenandoah National Park climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 20°C / 67°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Rainfall | 89 mm / 3.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Shenandoah National Park in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Shenandoah National Park?
- May in Shenandoah National Park: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Shenandoah National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Shenandoah National Park in May?
- In May, Shenandoah National Park averages a daily high of 19.5°C and a low of 9°C, with about 88.9 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Shenandoah National Park in May?
- Shenandoah National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in May.