Sun Valley weather in May

May in Sun Valley: cool, a little rain, with reliable snow — a good time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Sun Valley · #495 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 67/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Sun Valley climate normals — May

Daytime high13°C / 56°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low1°C / 33°F
Feels like (high)11°C / 52°F
Rainfall65 mm / 2.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days14 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point1°C / 34°F
Sunshine12.3 h/day
Daylight14.7 h
Wind12 km/h / 8 mph
Snowfall17.9 cm / 7 in
Air quality (US AQI)53🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Sun Valley in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Sun Valley?
May in Sun Valley: cool, a little rain, with reliable snow — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Sun Valley on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
What is the weather like in Sun Valley in May?
In May, Sun Valley averages a daily high of 13.1°C and a low of 0.7°C, with about 65 mm of rain over roughly 13.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Sun Valley in May?
Sun Valley has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in May.
Does it snow in Sun Valley in May?
Sun Valley sees roughly 17.9 cm of snowfall in May.

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