Weather in Sierra Nevada for May 2026
In general, the average temperature in Sierra Nevada at the beginning of May is 9.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 22.4 °C by the end of May.
The climate of Sierra Nevada in May is notably wet, with an average of 14 rainy days, and a total of 69.6 mm of precipitation.
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Sierra Nevada Weather May
Temperatures trend during May in Sierra Nevada
May weather in Sierra Nevada day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Overcast | 14° /5° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 2 May | Moderate rain at times | 10° /5° | 2.6 mm | 3 | |
| 3 May | Moderate rain at times | 9° /1° | 7.9 mm | 2 | |
| 4 May | Overcast | 6° /1° | 0 mm | 2 | |
| 5 May | Patchy rain possible | 7° /1° | 0.8 mm | 2 | |
| 6 May | Patchy rain possible | 9° /1° | 0.6 mm | 2 | |
| 7 May | Patchy rain possible | 9° /2° | 0.2 mm | 2 | |
| 8 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 7° /0° | 7.8 mm | 2 | |
| 9 May | Patchy rain possible | 8° /0° | 0.9 mm | 2 | |
| 10 May | Patchy rain possible | 8° /2° | 0.4 mm | 2 | |
| 11 May | Cloudy | 8° /1° | 0 mm | 2 | |
| 12 May | Patchy rain possible | 9° /1° | 0.3 mm | 2 | |
| 13 May | Heavy rain at times | 7° /0° | 6.2 mm | 2 | |
| 14 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 6° /1° | 12.3 mm | 2 | |
| 15 May | Patchy rain possible | 9° /3° | 0.3 mm | 2 | |
| 16 May | Partly cloudy | 16° /6° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 17 May | Sunny | 18° /9° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 18 May | Partly cloudy | 22° /11° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 19 May | Patchy rain possible | 20° /11° | 0.6 mm | 5 | |
| 20 May | Sunny | 19° /9° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 21 May | Sunny | 16° /5° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 22 May | Sunny | 18° /7° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 23 May | Patchy rain possible | 14° /8° | 12.6 mm | 4 | |
| 24 May | Patchy rain possible | 17° /6° | 0.4 mm | 4 | |
| 25 May | Patchy rain possible | 20° /9° | 0.2 mm | 5 | |
| 26 May | Patchy rain possible | 21° /10° | 0.5 mm | 6 | |
| 27 May | Patchy rain possible | 21° /12° | 0.2 mm | 6 | |
| 28 May | Sunny | 22° /12° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 29 May | Patchy rain possible | 23° /13° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 30 May | Sunny | 24° /14° | 0.3 mm | 6 | |
| 31 May | Sunny | 26° /16° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
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Sierra Nevada weather in May vs April vs June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 8°/1° | 15°/6° | 27°/10° |
| Rainfall | 107 mm | 70 mm | 67 mm |
| Snowfall | 15 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Wind | 10.8 km/h | 9.5 km/h | 10.4 km/h |
| Humidity | 61% | 54% | 43% |
| Rainy days | 15 days | 14 days | 3 days |
| Snow days | 5 days | 0 days | 0 days |
| Dry days | 10 days | 17 days | 27 days |
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Sierra Nevada in May - FAQ
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What to pack to Sierra Nevada in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Sierra Nevada in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Sierra Nevada, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
May rainfall patterns in Sierra Nevada
UV exposure in Sierra Nevada during May
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