Bryce Canyon City, UT weather in May
In May, Bryce Canyon City sees highs around 63°F and lows around 37°F: cool and mostly dry. There are about 6 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 1.5 in. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 63°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 0.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.5 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 18% | 16% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:32 am / 8:18 pm | 6:08 am / 8:43 pm |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | 14.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)15 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below14 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 31
Average days per May, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in May
Normal precipitation is 0.9 in; a dry May brings about 0.2 in and a wet one about 1.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.5 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20202000: average high 69°F
- Coolest May2019: average high 54°F
- Wettest May1992: 3.5 in
- Driest May2002: 0.02 in
- Highest reading85°F (May 31, 2002)
- Lowest reading13°F (May 2, 2008)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
May compared with April and June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 63°F | 75°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 37°F | 45°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 15 | 20 |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | 14.2 h | 14.7 h |
Highs change by +9°F from April and +12°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Warmer: Springdale, UT57 mi · high 84°F · 5 wet days
- Drier: Las Vegas, NV194 mi · high 89°F · 1 wet day
How Bryce Canyon City ranks in May
- Normal high349th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 7 in Utah
- Wet days90th driest of 378
What to pack for Bryce Canyon City in May
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 63°F
- Layers – afternoons near 63°F but nights near 37°F
Frost in May
The last spring frost typically comes around May 23; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Jun 9. All frost dates for Bryce Canyon City.
Heating and cooling
May has 470 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Bryce Canyon City in May?
The normal high is 63°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest May reading was 13°F (May 2, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Bryce Canyon City in May?
About 6 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.9 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (3.6 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.02 in).
Does it snow in Bryce Canyon City in May?
Yes. Normal snowfall in May is 1.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is May a good time to visit Bryce Canyon City?
May ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bryce Canyon City (75 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs (USC00421008), 2.4 mi SSW of the city center, 7,890 ft (228 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).