Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 14mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
14mm
Sun
11h
Weather score
63
Good
Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Drier
Rainfall averages 14mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Gallup, New Mexico, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May23°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
May14mm average rain
May is one of Gallup's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May11 hours average sun
May is brighter than Gallup's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
May63 weather score
May sits close to Gallup's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.