Denver, Colorado Weather in May
United States · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high23°C (74°F)
Avg low7°C (45°F)
Rainfall65 mm (2.6 in)
RatingExcellent 9.3/10
Expect warm days in Denver in May: the average high is 23°C (74°F) and the average low is 7°C (45°F). May is spring in United States. The month is moderately rainy, with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain spread over 11 days, making it the wettest month of the year. You get roughly 14.2 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Denver?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Denver. The weather rates excellent (9.3/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 23°C (74°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 7°C (45°F) |
| Daily mean | 15°C (60°F) |
| Rainfall | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 50% |
| Cloud cover | 56% |
| Daylight | 14.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.1 km/h |
| vs April | 5°C warmer than April, with 16 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Denver in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Denver weather in other months
Jan8°C / -4°C18 mmFairFeb9°C / -4°C23 mmFairMar14°C / -1°C35 mmGoodApr18°C / 2°C49 mmExcellentMay23°C / 7°C65 mmExcellentJun31°C / 14°C42 mmGoodJul33°C / 18°C63 mmFairAug32°C / 17°C52 mmGoodSep29°C / 12°C35 mmExcellentOct21°C / 5°C29 mmExcellentNov14°C / 0°C18 mmGoodDec8°C / -4°C21 mmFair
← AprilBest time to visit DenverJune →
Nearby in May
- Ciudad Juarez32°C · 9 mm
- Phoenix, Arizona35°C · 6 mm
- Las Vegas, Nevada32°C · 4 mm
- Fort Worth, Texas29°C · 122 mm
- Dallas, Texas29°C · 128 mm
- Mexicali36°C · 3 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.