May · United States
Best time to visit Jackson Hole in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Jackson Hole in May
Average temperature 5°C, 59 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
1.9/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 59 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Jackson Hole scores 1.9/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 59 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tetons rising over wooden-boardwalk town shine through December-March for snow, July-September for trails.
May in Jackson Hole — the hardest end of the year
May averages 5°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 59 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 1.9/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 7.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Jackson Hole in May?
- In May, Jackson Hole averages 5°C, 59 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Jackson Hole?
- May earns a 1.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Jackson Hole in May?
- Expect about 59 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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