Flagstaff in May

8.0out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Mild: highs around 20°C. Some rain: about 6 rainy days.

20°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
6Rainy days (32 mm)
13:51 hDaylight
05:27Sunrise · 19:18 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 20°C
  • Some rain: about 6 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.9 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • Comfortable walking shoes

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.9 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

5° -6° J 7° -4° F 11° -2° M 15° 1° A 20° 6° M 26° 11° J 27° 14° J 25° 13° A 23° 10° S 17° 5° O 11° -1° N 5° -5° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 5°C-6°C46 mm 6– – 5.1
February 7°C-4°C50 mm 7– – 5.3
March 11°C-2°C49 mm 8– – 6.0
April 15°C1°C31 mm 6– – 7.0
May 20°C6°C32 mm 6– – 8.0
June 26°C11°C11 mm 3– – 8.7
July 27°C14°C115 mm 15– – 6.9
August 25°C13°C126 mm 17– – 6.7
September 23°C10°C58 mm 9– – 7.9
October 17°C5°C33 mm 5– – 7.6
November 11°C-1°C31 mm 4– – 6.5
December 5°C-5°C42 mm 6– – 5.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Flagstaff in May?

Daytime highs average 20°C and nights about 6°C.

When is the best time to visit Flagstaff?

The best months are June.