Verdict: Excellent month
Denver Weather in May
May hits the sweet spot in Denver — highs around 22°C (72°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Expect showers on roughly 10 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, May is one of the best months of the year to be in Denver.
Average high
22°C / 72°F
Average low
6°C / 43°F
Rain days
~10
Precipitation
82 mm
What to pack for Denver in May
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- Evenings turn genuinely cool — pack a warm layer for after dark
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
May against the rest of the year
Warmest in Denver: Jul (32°C / 90°F) · Coolest: Jan (5°C / 41°F) · Wettest: May (~10 rain days)
5°
-9°
Jan
5°
-11°
Feb
10°
-5°
Mar
16°
0°
Apr
22°
6°
May
29°
13°
Jun
32°
16°
Jul
32°
16°
Aug
28°
11°
Sep
20°
4°
Oct
12°
-3°
Nov
8°
-5°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)