Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States in May
Weather score52Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°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 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
70mm
Sun
9.4h
Weather score
52
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 70mm, 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 Fort Collins, Colorado, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May21°C average high
May is close to Fort Collins' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May70mm average rain
May is one of Fort Collins' wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to March 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 Fort Collins' yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May52 weather score
May scores below Fort Collins' yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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