Steamboat Springs weather in May
May in Steamboat Springs: cool, a little rain, with reliable snow — a fair time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Steamboat Springs · #854 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 56/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Steamboat Springs climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 33°F | |
| Rainfall | 51 mm / 2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 14.7 cm / 5.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 59 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Steamboat Springs in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Steamboat Springs?
- May in Steamboat Springs: cool, a little rain, with reliable snow — a fair time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Steamboat Springs on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
- What is the weather like in Steamboat Springs in May?
- In May, Steamboat Springs averages a daily high of 14.9°C and a low of 0.3°C, with about 50.6 mm of rain over roughly 11.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Steamboat Springs in May?
- Steamboat Springs has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 59 in May.
- Does it snow in Steamboat Springs in May?
- Steamboat Springs sees roughly 14.7 cm of snowfall in May.