Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 9.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 43mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
43mm
Sun
9.9h
Weather score
48
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 43mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Telluride, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May12°C average high
May is close to Telluride's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
May43mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Telluride's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May9.9 hours average sun
May is brighter than Telluride's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
May48 weather score
May scores above Telluride's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril to July and October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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