Truckee in May
6.5out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 14°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
14°CAvg high
2°CAvg low
10Rainy days (65 mm)
14:09 hDaylight
05:52Sunrise · 20:02 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 14°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.4 days)
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.4 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
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | -4°C | 177 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.8 |
| February | 5°C | -4°C | 168 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.9 |
| March | 7°C | -3°C | 158 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.4 |
| April | 9°C | -2°C | 89 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.3 |
| May | 14°C | 2°C | 65 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.5 |
| June | 21°C | 7°C | 26 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.3 |
| July | 26°C | 11°C | 13 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| August | 26°C | 11°C | 13 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.6 |
| September | 22°C | 8°C | 18 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| October | 16°C | 3°C | 51 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.5 |
| November | 8°C | -2°C | 98 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.4 |
| December | 3°C | -5°C | 179 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Truckee in May?
Daytime highs average 14°C and nights about 2°C.
When is the best time to visit Truckee?
The best months are July, August, September, June.