Zion in May

6.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Cool: highs only around 13°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

13°CAvg high
9°CAvg low
11Rainy days (97 mm)
14:25 hDaylight
05:35Sunrise · 20:00 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cool: highs only around 13°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • A warm jacket
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.7 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

-1° -6° J 0° -6° F 3° -2° M 7° 3° A 13° 9° M 21° 17° J 25° 21° J 25° 21° A 21° 18° S 15° 11° O 8° 4° N 3° -2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -1°C-6°C68 mm 10– – 3.8
February 0°C-6°C57 mm 8– – 4.1
March 3°C-2°C69 mm 9– – 4.5
April 7°C3°C113 mm 12– – 4.9
May 13°C9°C97 mm 11– – 6.1
June 21°C17°C82 mm 10– – 7.5
July 25°C21°C72 mm 10– – 7.8
August 25°C21°C94 mm 10– – 7.6
September 21°C18°C80 mm 10– – 7.7
October 15°C11°C95 mm 10– – 6.5
November 8°C4°C81 mm 10– – 5.6
December 3°C-2°C72 mm 10– – 4.4

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Zion in May?

Daytime highs average 13°C and nights about 9°C.

When is the best time to visit Zion?

The best months are July, September, August, June.