May · United States
Best time to visit Antelope Canyon in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Antelope Canyon in May
Average temperature 19°C, 5 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 28% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.6/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 5 mm
- Humidity
- 28%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Antelope Canyon scores 9.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 19°C, 5 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Antelope Canyon's Navajo sandstone slots glow with light beams-guided tours through narrow wave-carved corridors near Page. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
May in Antelope Canyon — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
Temperatures hover around 19°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 5 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Antelope Canyon at 9.6/10 (2nd of 12), just behind April at 9.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Antelope Canyon in May?
- In May, Antelope Canyon averages 19°C, 5 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Antelope Canyon?
- May earns a 9.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Antelope Canyon in May?
- Expect about 5 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 28% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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