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Weather in Colorado for May 2026

Your guide to Colorado weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 5 snowy days, Colorado usually enjoys a light touch of snow in May.
    According to Colorado snow forecast for May 2026, no snow is expected in the next 2 weeks.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, May 2026 in Colorado is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.9 °F.

  • The forecast for the coming days of May 2026 predicts a temperature of 29.6 °F , which is warmer than usual.

  • In general, the average temperature in Colorado at the beginning of May is 18 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 22.9 °F by the end of May.

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Average dry days
4
Dry days
Average rainy days
22
Rainy days
Average snowy days
5
Snow days
Average temperatures
20°/7°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
17 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
50 %
Avg humidity

Colorado Weather May

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April
June
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Overcast
19°
2
Partly cloudy
17°
3
Cloudy
19°
4
Moderate rain at times
19°
5
Moderate or heavy rain shower
17°
6
Sunny
16°
7
Moderate rain at times
19°
8
Patchy rain possible
20°
9
Partly cloudy
19°
10
Moderate or heavy rain shower
18°
11
Sunny
30°
12
Sunny
26°
13
Patchy rain possible
31°
14
Patchy rain possible
26°
15
Patchy rain possible
30°
16
Sunny
27°
17
Sunny
30°
18
Sunny
31°
19
Overcast
29°
20
Sunny
31°
21
Patchy rain possible
26°
22
Sunny
32°
23
Sunny
31°
24
Sunny
34°
25
Partly cloudy
21°
26
Overcast
21°
27
Partly cloudy
25°
28
Patchy rain possible
25°
29
Patchy rain possible
24°
30
Moderate or heavy rain shower
23°
31
Moderate rain at times
21°

What’s the Weather Like in Colorado This May?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Colorado’s cities this May.
Patchy rain possibleDenver20 °F / 7 °FPatchy rain possibleColorado Springs18 °F / 3 °FPatchy light rain with thunderBreckenridge8 °F / -3 °FPatchy rain possibleAurora20 °F / 8 °FSunnyDurango17 °F / 4 °FPatchy light rain with thunderVail12 °F / -3 °FPatchy light rain with thunderAspen12 °F / -3 °FPatchy rain possibleFort Collins19 °F / 6 °FCloudyBoulder18 °F / 6 °FPatchy light rain with thunderSteamboat Springs14 °F / 0 °FSunnyGrand Junction25 °F / 8 °FPatchy light rain with thunderOuray9 °F / -1 °FMore Locations

Temperatures trend during May in Colorado

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May weather in Colorado day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
May 1 Overcast
Overcast
 19° /5° 1.6 mm 0 cm
May 2 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /5° 3.6 mm 0 cm
May 3 Cloudy
Cloudy
 19° /3° 6.7 mm 0 cm
May 4 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 19° /5° 1.7 mm 0 cm
May 5 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 17° /5° 9.1 mm 0 cm
May 6 Sunny
Sunny
 16° /3° 18.8 mm 1 cm
May 7 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 19° /5° 12.9 mm 0 cm
May 8 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /5° 1.2 mm 0 cm
May 9 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 19° /6° 3.3 mm 0.4 cm
May 10 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 18° /4° 4.8 mm 0.5 cm
May 11 Sunny
Sunny
 30° /12° 0 mm 0 cm
May 12 Sunny
Sunny
 26° /16° 0 mm 0 cm
May 13 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 31° /15° 1.2 mm 0 cm
May 14 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 26° /16° 0.4 mm 0 cm
May 15 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 30° /14° 0.6 mm 0 cm
May 16 Sunny
Sunny
 27° /15° 0 mm 0 cm
May 17 Sunny
Sunny
 30° /15° 0 mm 0 cm
May 18 Sunny
Sunny
 31° /17° 0 mm 0 cm
May 19 Overcast
Overcast
 29° /17° 0 mm 0 cm
May 20 Sunny
Sunny
 31° /16° 0 mm 0 cm
May 21 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 26° /18° 0.1 mm 0 cm
May 22 Sunny
Sunny
 32° /14° 0 mm 0 cm
May 23 Sunny
Sunny
 31° /18° 0 mm 0 cm
May 24 Sunny
Sunny
 34° /18° 0 mm 0 cm
May 25 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 21° /8° 11.4 mm 0 cm
May 26 Overcast
Overcast
 21° /9° 5.4 mm 0 cm
May 27 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 25° /9° 0.5 mm 0 cm
May 28 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 25° /10° 1.8 mm 0 cm
May 29 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 24° /10° 2.3 mm 0 cm
May 30 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 23° /9° 5.9 mm 0 cm
May 31 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 21° /8° 3.8 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Colorado in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Colorado forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Colorado in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Colorado during May?

Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 20° and cooler nights around 7°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.

How much rainfall should be expected in Colorado during May?

Significant rainfall exceeding 164.9 mm is expected in Colorado during May, occurring over more than 22 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Colorado in May 2026?

Colorado experiences an average snowfall of 7.342 cm during May, occurring over 5 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Colorado during May?

The average wind speed in Colorado during May is 17 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Colorado snow forecast May 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Colorado’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Colorado sees 5 snowy days during May, with approximately 7.3 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Colorado

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Colorados May weather 💧
Typically, Colorado has 22 rainy days in May with a total of 164.9 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Colorado during May

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of May ☀️
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