Weather for Denver in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +72°F during the day, and approximately 6 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 9 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 95 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
95 mm
Total precipitation
56%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Denver has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Denver in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Denver for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +75°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +90°F during the day and a minimum of +32°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 3% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +66°F.
Is Denver warm or cold in May?
Denver is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +64°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +36°F to +45°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 Denver:
Climate in Denver in May
Denver weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+64°F
+72°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+5°F
+21°F
+36°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+93°F
+102°F
Rainfall
48 mm
95 mm
62 mm
Wind
2 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
53%
56%
51%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
7
6
10
Cloudy days
16
15
14
Rainy days
4
9
6
Snowy days
3
1
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +64°F to +72°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 48 mm to 95 mm.Humidity rises from 53% to 56%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in April to 6 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Denver in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Denver is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Denver based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 74 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Denver, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Denver wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 95 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during May in Denver based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in May is 3%, for a monthly total of around 5 mm.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last May in Denver?
This is the weather in Denver in May 2023:
1 May
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+65°F
2 May
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+60°F
3 May
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+62°F
4 May
🌧️
+59°F
5 May
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+71°F
6 May
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+83°F
7 May
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+89°F
8 May
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+87°F
9 May
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+76°F
10 May
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+77°F
11 May
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+88°F
12 May
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+87°F
13 May
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+76°F
14 May
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+81°F
15 May
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+79°F
16 May
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+85°F
17 May
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+84°F
18 May
☁️
+81°F
19 May
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+89°F
20 May
🌧️
+86°F
21 May
🌨️
+46°F
22 May
☁️
+59°F
23 May
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+61°F
24 May
🌧️
+58°F
25 May
☀️
+71°F
26 May
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+83°F
27 May
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+89°F
28 May
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+86°F
29 May
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+78°F
30 May
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+67°F
31 May
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+66°F
In May 2023 Denver had 10 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 47%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 8%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Denver climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Denver in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1995 (+64°F) and the highest in 2012 (+81°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 39 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1982 with 245 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Denver in May:
Is May a good time to visit Denver?
May is a really good time to go to Denver. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Denver.
Can you sunbathe in Denver in May?
May has mild temperatures in Denver. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Denver rainy in May?
Denver 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 Denver in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Denver 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 Denver, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
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.