White Sands National Park weather in May
May in White Sands National Park: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in White Sands National Park · #306 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
White Sands National Park climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 4 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 19% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -6°C / 22°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 81 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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White Sands National Park in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit White Sands National Park?
- May in White Sands National Park: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for White Sands National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in White Sands National Park in May?
- In May, White Sands National Park averages a daily high of 29.9°C and a low of 14.9°C, with about 3.8 mm of rain over roughly 0.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in White Sands National Park in May?
- White Sands National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 81 in May.