Denver in May

7.3out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 21°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.

21°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
12Rainy days (82 mm)
14:11 hDaylight
05:50Sunrise · 20:02 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 21°C
  • Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.9 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

6° -7° J 8° -6° F 13° -3° M 17° 1° A 21° 6° M 27° 11° J 30° 15° J 29° 14° A 26° 10° S 19° 3° O 11° -3° N 6° -7° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 6°C-7°C22 mm 5– – 5.3
February 8°C-6°C23 mm 6– – 5.5
March 13°C-3°C47 mm 8– – 6.3
April 17°C1°C69 mm 10– – 6.8
May 21°C6°C82 mm 12– – 7.3
June 27°C11°C53 mm 9– – 7.9
July 30°C15°C41 mm 8– – 7.7
August 29°C14°C39 mm 7– – 8.1
September 26°C10°C36 mm 6– – 8.3
October 19°C3°C40 mm 6– – 7.7
November 11°C-3°C31 mm 6– – 6.3
December 6°C-7°C21 mm 5– – 5.3

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Denver in May?

Daytime highs average 21°C and nights about 6°C.

When is the best time to visit Denver?

The best months are September, August, June.