Vail weather in May
May in Vail: cool, a little rain, with reliable snow — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Vail · #460 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Vail climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 67 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 29.6 cm / 11.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 65 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Vail in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Vail?
- May in Vail: cool, a little rain, with reliable snow — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Vail on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Vail in May?
- In May, Vail averages a daily high of 12.9°C and a low of 0.7°C, with about 66.8 mm of rain over roughly 12 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Vail in May?
- Vail has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 65 in May.
- Does it snow in Vail in May?
- Vail sees roughly 29.6 cm of snowfall in May.