May · United States
Best time to visit Taos in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Taos in May
Average temperature 12°C, 34 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 43% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.4/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 34 mm
- Humidity
- 43%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Taos scores 9.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 12°C, 34 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Taos layers a Pueblo, an adobe art colony and the Sangre de Cristo mountains above the Rio Grande.
May in Taos — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 34 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Taos at 9.4/10 (3rd of 12), just behind September at 9.7/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Taos in May?
- In May, Taos averages 12°C, 34 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Taos?
- May earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Taos in May?
- Expect about 34 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 43% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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