May · United States
Best time to visit Denver in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Denver in May
Average temperature 14°C, 87 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 56% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.5/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 87 mm
- Humidity
- 56%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Denver scores 8.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 87 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mile-high parks, craft breweries, and Front Range day trips peak May through September.
May is one of the strongest months in Denver (7th)
May averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 87 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.4 hours of daylight.
A 8.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Denver (7th of 12); only September scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Denver in May?
- In May, Denver averages 14°C, 87 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Denver?
- May earns a 8.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Denver in May?
- Expect about 87 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 56% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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