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Weather in Colorado for May 2026

Your guide to Colorado weather in May - trends and predictions

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  • With an average of 5 snowy days, Colorado usually enjoys a light touch of snow in May.

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  • In general, the average temperature in Colorado at the beginning of May is 16.1 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 20.3 °F by the end of May.

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Average dry days
6
Dry days
Average rainy days
20
Rainy days
Average snowy days
5
Snow days
Average temperatures
18°/3°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
18 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
53 %
Avg humidity

Colorado Weather May

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

What’s the Weather Like in Colorado This May?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Colorado’s cities this May.
Patchy rain possibleColorado Springs18 °F / 3 °FPatchy rain possibleDenver20 °F / 7 °FPatchy rain possibleAurora21 °F / 8 °FPatchy light rain with thunderBreckenridge7 °F / -4 °FSunnyDurango17 °F / 3 °FPatchy rain possibleFort Collins19 °F / 7 °FPatchy light rain with thunderVail10 °F / -4 °FPatchy rain possibleBoulder18 °F / 6 °FPatchy rain possibleSteamboat Springs12 °F / -2 °FPatchy light rain with thunderAspen11 °F / -5 °FPatchy light rain with thunderOuray8 °F / -2 °FPatchy light rain with thunderTelluride9 °F / -4 °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 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /2° 3.8 mm 0 cm
May 2 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 16° /1° 3.8 mm 0 cm
May 3 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 16° /0° 3.8 mm 0 cm
May 4 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /1° 1.8 mm 0 cm
May 5 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 16° /0° 18.6 mm 0 cm
May 6 Sunny
Sunny
 16° /-1° 15.6 mm 6.4 cm
May 7 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /1° 3.7 mm 1.7 cm
May 8 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /1° 0.2 mm 0 cm
May 9 Sunny
Sunny
 17° /1° 1.3 mm 0.1 cm
May 10 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 15° /2° 6.6 mm 3.2 cm
May 11 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 15° /3° 10.9 mm 1 cm
May 12 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /2° 2.3 mm 0 cm
May 13 Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 19° /3° 1 mm 0 cm
May 14 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 19° /3° 1.9 mm 0 cm
May 15 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 18° /3° 5.7 mm 0 cm
May 16 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 19° /3° 3.5 mm 0 cm
May 17 Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 21° /4° 2 mm 0 cm
May 18 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 18° /5° 7.5 mm 0 cm
May 19 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 18° /4° 3.3 mm 0 cm
May 20 Sunny
Sunny
 17° /1° 7 mm 1.7 cm
May 21 Cloudy
Cloudy
 16° /2° 6.3 mm 2.8 cm
May 22 Sunny
Sunny
 17° /2° 1.9 mm 0 cm
May 23 Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 20° /4° 3 mm 0 cm
May 24 Sunny
Sunny
 17° /3° 7.3 mm 0 cm
May 25 Sunny
Sunny
 19° /2° 4.3 mm 0 cm
May 26 Overcast
Overcast
 19° /3° 5.4 mm 0 cm
May 27 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 22° /5° 7.1 mm 0 cm
May 28 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /6° 10 mm 0 cm
May 29 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 21° /5° 2 mm 0 cm
May 30 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /5° 4 mm 0 cm
May 31 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /5° 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?
During May, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 18° and lows near 3°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.
How much rainfall should be expected in Colorado during May?
Significant rainfall exceeding 118.1 mm is expected in Colorado during May, occurring over more than 20 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Colorado in May 2026?
Colorado experiences an average snowfall of 11.0125 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 18 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

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