May · United States
Best time to visit Monument Valley in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Monument Valley in May
Average temperature 18°C, 6 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 31% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.7/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 6 mm
- Humidity
- 31%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Monument Valley scores 9.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 18°C, 6 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Monument Valley's buttes and mesas define the American Southwest-Navajo-guided drives on a cinematic desert stage. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
May ranks 3rd of 12 for Monument Valley — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 6 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 Monument Valley at 9.7/10 (3rd 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.
Expect 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 Monument Valley in May?
- In May, Monument Valley averages 18°C, 6 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Monument Valley?
- May earns a 9.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Monument Valley in May?
- Expect about 6 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 31% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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