The weather in May in Golden

It's pleasantly warm in May in Golden with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 11°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Golden. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Golden, Colorado. 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 2018, Golden reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 3°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 16°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 82 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 3,3 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Golden

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

May weather comparison

  Golden New York
Average temperature 20°C 22°C
Max. temperature 24°C 28°C
Min. temperature 5°C -5°C
Total precipitation 82 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 11 days 14 days
Total snowfall 3,3 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 2 days 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Golden with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 20°C, with nights around 8°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Golden is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Golden, Colorado. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Golden

Temperature in May in Golden over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Golden, Colorado. 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 Golden

Total precipitation in May in Golden over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Golden

Snowfall in May in Golden per year

Daily UV index in May in Golden

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Golden, 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.

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Average weather in Golden by month

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