Provo, UT weather in May
Expect mild weather with some rain in Provo in May, with highs near 76°F and lows near 47°F. Rain falls on about 9 days. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 76°F
- Normal low
- 47°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 70°F | 82°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 51°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 26% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:26 am / 8:21 pm | 5:59 am / 8:49 pm |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 14.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
A typical May day
- 6 am52°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 am61°Fdew point 38°F
- Noon68°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm70°Fdew point 36°F
- 6 pm68°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 pm60°Fdew point 39°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Salt Lake City Intl Airport (41 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 23% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 52%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more2 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per May, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in May
Normal precipitation is 2.0 in; a dry May brings about 0.9 in and a wet one about 3.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20201992: average high 81°F
- Coolest May2011: average high 67°F
- Wettest May2011: 5.2 in
- Driest May2001: 0.1 in
- Highest reading98°F (May 29, 2003)
- Lowest reading30°F (May 1, 2011)
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 | 66°F | 76°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 47°F | 55°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 15 | 6 |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | 14.4 h | 15.0 h |
Highs change by +10°F from April and +11°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Warmer: Moab, UT161 mi · high 83°F · 5 wet days
- Drier: Moab, UT161 mi · high 83°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Park City, UT30 mi · high 65°F · 8 wet days
How Provo ranks in May
- Normal high185th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 7 in Utah
- Wet days176th driest of 378
- Comfortable days95th most of 339
What to pack for Provo in May
- Layers – afternoons near 76°F but nights near 47°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.4 hours of daylight and highs near 76°F
Heating and cooling
May has 158 heating degree days and 51 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Provo in May?
The normal high is 76°F and the normal low is 47°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest May reading was 98°F (most recently on May 29, 2003).
Does it rain a lot in Provo in May?
About 9 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.0 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (5.2 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Provo in May?
Yes. Normal snowfall in May is 0.2 in.
Is May a good time to visit Provo?
May ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Provo (73 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days and about 2 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Provo Byu (USC00427064), 0.9 mi NNE of the city center, 4,570 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Salt Lake City Intl Airport (USW00024127), 41 mi NNW of the city center, 4,225 ft (328 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Salt Lake City International Airport (725720-24127), 41 mi NNW of the city center, 4,227 ft (326 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.