Taos weather in May
May in Taos: nice, a little rain — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Taos · #64 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Taos climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 22°C / 71°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Rainfall | 39 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 36% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 5.8 cm / 2.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 58 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Taos in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Taos?
- May in Taos: nice, a little rain — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Taos on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Taos in May?
- In May, Taos averages a daily high of 21.8°C and a low of 7.4°C, with about 38.8 mm of rain over roughly 8.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Taos in May?
- Taos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in May.
- Does it snow in Taos in May?
- Taos sees roughly 5.8 cm of snowfall in May.