The weather in May in Zion National Park

It's warm in May in Zion National Park with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 12°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Zion 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 Zion National Park, Utah. 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 37°C in 2020, Zion National Park reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 13 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Zion National Park

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

May weather comparison

  Zion National Park New York
Average temperature 25°C 22°C
Max. temperature 30°C 28°C
Min. temperature 6°C -5°C
Total precipitation 13 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 5 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Zion National Park with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 8°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 26°C, with nights around 9°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 Zion National Park is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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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 Zion National Park, Utah. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Zion National Park

Temperature in May in Zion National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Zion National Park, Utah. 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 Zion National Park

Total precipitation in May in Zion National Park over the years

Daily UV index in May in Zion National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Zion 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 Zion National Park

The weather in May in Zion National Park is rated 5 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor. Have you been to Zion National Park? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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Every day is sunny, warm but not too hot - ideal for hiking and enjoying the breathtaking nature. The sky blue sky highlighted the red rocks. Highly recommended.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Zion National Park by month

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