May · United States
Best time to visit Moab in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Moab in May
Average temperature 15°C, 12 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 37% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.9/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 12 mm
- Humidity
- 37%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Moab scores 9.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 15°C, 12 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Moab sits between Arches and Canyonlands, the red-rock capital of Utah's canyon country.
May in Moab — the year's strongest window
Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 12 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.1 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Moab at 9.9/10 — 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.
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 Moab in May?
- In May, Moab averages 15°C, 12 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Moab?
- May earns a 9.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Moab in May?
- Expect about 12 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 37% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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