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Average weather for Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park in May

It's warm in May in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 16°C.

Daily Temperature in May in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park

Start of May

The month of May starts in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 12°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 27°C, with nights around 13°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 Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

Because temperatures drop in the evening, wearing layers is recommended.

According to weather history, there is only 8,4 mm of precipitation in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park in May

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Temperature Average temperature
28°C 22°C
Sun Max. temperature
34°C 28°C
Sun Min. temperature
23°C -5°C
Rain Total precipitation
8,4 mm 105 mm
Rain Rainy days
2 days 14 days

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.

Is May a good time to visit Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park?

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Temperature records

With 41°C in 2020, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -8°C to a highest value of 21°C.

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Daily Temperature in May in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in May in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park

Daily Precipitation in May in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 2 days of precipitation in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park.

Daily Precipitation in May in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park

Daily UV index in May in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Sequoia & Kings 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.

Daily UV Index in May in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park

Temperature in May in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in May in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in May in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park Over the Years

Total precipitation in May in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in May in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park over the years

Daily weather in May for Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park

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

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Average weather in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park by month

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