The weather in May in Colorado

It's cold in May in Colorado with an average temperature of 5°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 2°C to a high of 8°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -4°C and 1°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Colorado, United States. 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 20°C in 2017, Colorado reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -9°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -13°C to a highest value of 7°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 59 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 85 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 6 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Colorado

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

May weather comparison

  Colorado New York
Average temperature 5°C 22°C
Max. temperature 8°C 28°C
Min. temperature -4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 59 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 9 days 14 days
Total snowfall 85 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 23 days 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Colorado with really cold temps, averaging around 4°C during the day and nights dipping to about -2°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 6°C, with nights around -1°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 Colorado is around 7°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°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 8 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 Colorado, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Colorado

Temperature in May in Colorado over the years

Precipitation charts

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

Total precipitation in May in Colorado over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Colorado

Snowfall in May in Colorado per year

Daily UV index in May in Colorado

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Colorado, 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 Colorado by month

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