Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Ruidoso, United States in May
Weather score54Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°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 22mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
22mm
Sun
11h
Weather score
54
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 22mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ruidoso, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May20°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.
Rain
May22mm average rain
May is one of Ruidoso's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May11 hours average sun
May is one of Ruidoso's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May54 weather score
May sits close to Ruidoso's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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