May · United States
Best time to visit Bryce Canyon in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bryce Canyon in May
Average temperature 15°C, 8 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 33% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.8/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 8 mm
- Humidity
- 33%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Bryce Canyon scores 9.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 15°C, 8 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bryce Canyon's amphitheatre of orange hoodoos sits above 8,000 feet, with rim trails and the Navajo Loop dropping into the formations.
May in Bryce Canyon tops the year's climate scores
May averages 15°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 8 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Bryce Canyon at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for peak pricing, with 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 Bryce Canyon in May?
- In May, Bryce Canyon averages 15°C, 8 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Bryce Canyon?
- May earns a 9.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bryce Canyon in May?
- Expect about 8 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 33% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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