The weather in May in Grand Canyon National Park

It's pleasantly warm in May in Grand Canyon National Park with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 4°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Grand Canyon National Park. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2020, Grand Canyon National Park reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -8°C to a highest value of 13°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 20 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,2 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Grand Canyon National Park

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Grand Canyon National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Grand Canyon National Park New York
Average temperature 21°C 22°C
Max. temperature 26°C 28°C
Min. temperature -1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 20 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 5 days 14 days
Total snowfall 0,2 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Grand Canyon National Park with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 1°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 21°C, with nights around 2°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Grand Canyon National Park is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 2°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Grand Canyon National Park

Temperature in May in Grand Canyon National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Grand Canyon National Park

Total precipitation in May in Grand Canyon National Park over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Grand Canyon National Park

Snowfall in May in Grand Canyon National Park per year

Daily UV index in May in Grand Canyon National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Grand Canyon National Park, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in May in Grand Canyon National Park

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Spacious and sunny during the day, ideal for an active vacation. In the evening it got considerably colder, so bring plenty of warm clothes!— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Grand Canyon National Park by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Grand Canyon National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.