Planning a trip to Colorado Springs in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +68°F and approximately 4 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 19 rainy days and 82 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+16°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
82 mm
Total precipitation
57%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Colorado Springs has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Colorado Springs in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Colorado Springs for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +81°F during the day to a minimum of +39°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +70°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +72°F.
Is Colorado Springs warm or cold in May?
Colorado Springs is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +61°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +34°F to +43°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Colorado Springs:
Climate in Colorado Springs in May
Colorado Springs weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+61°F
+68°F
+81°F
Min. temperature
-4°F
+16°F
+30°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+91°F
+100°F
Rainfall
42 mm
82 mm
62 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
54%
57%
53%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
6
4
6
Cloudy days
7
6
4
Rainy days
10
19
19
Snowy days
6
1
0
May often has better weather than April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +61°F to +68°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 42 mm to 82 mm.Humidity rises from 54% to 57%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in April to 4 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Colorado Springs in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Colorado Springs is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Colorado Springs based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 162 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 57 mm, which is considered heavy rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Colorado Springs, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Colorado Springs wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 83 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during May in Colorado Springs based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in May, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last May in Colorado Springs?
This is the weather in Colorado Springs in May 2024:
1 May
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+71°F
2 May
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+67°F
3 May
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+74°F
4 May
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+72°F
5 May
☀️
+74°F
6 May
☀️
+73°F
7 May
☀️
+71°F
8 May
☀️
+72°F
9 May
☀️
+80°F
10 May
☁️
+79°F
11 May
🌧️
+60°F
12 May
🌧️
+61°F
13 May
☁️
+58°F
14 May
🌧️
+61°F
15 May
☁️
+61°F
16 May
☀️
+74°F
17 May
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+72°F
18 May
☁️
+69°F
19 May
🌧️
+55°F
20 May
🌫️
+63°F
21 May
☀️
+72°F
22 May
☀️
+75°F
23 May
☀️
+72°F
24 May
☁️
+69°F
25 May
☀️
+74°F
26 May
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+68°F
27 May
☁️
+74°F
28 May
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+78°F
29 May
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+79°F
30 May
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+76°F
31 May
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+72°F
In May 2024 Colorado Springs had 18 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 60%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 8%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Colorado Springs climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Colorado Springs in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+60°F) and the highest in 2012 (+67°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 219 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 773 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Colorado Springs in May:
Is May a good time to visit Colorado Springs?
May is a really good time to go to Colorado Springs. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Colorado Springs.
Can you sunbathe in Colorado Springs in May?
May has mild temperatures in Colorado Springs. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Colorado Springs rainy in May?
Colorado Springs is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Colorado Springs in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Colorado Springs in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Colorado Springs, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
