Telluride weather in May
May in Telluride: cool, a little rain, with reliable snow — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Telluride · #723 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Telluride climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 31°F | |
| Rainfall | 54 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 59% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 19.1 cm / 7.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 66 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Telluride in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Telluride?
- May in Telluride: cool, a little rain, with reliable snow — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Telluride on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Telluride in May?
- In May, Telluride averages a daily high of 12.5°C and a low of -0.5°C, with about 53.7 mm of rain over roughly 10.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Telluride in May?
- Telluride has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 66 in May.
- Does it snow in Telluride in May?
- Telluride sees roughly 19.1 cm of snowfall in May.