Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Denver, Colorado, United States in May
Weather score53Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 9.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
71mm
Sun
9.4h
Weather score
53
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Denver, Colorado, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May22°C average high
May is close to Denver's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May71mm average rain
May is one of Denver's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to April, June, and August to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May9.4 hours average sun
May is brighter than Denver's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May53 weather score
May scores below Denver's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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