Temperature
Cool by day, freezing at night.
57°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Mammoth Mountain
United States · North America
Cool days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Mid to late
Daytime high
57°F
Lows around 32°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
13.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 7 wet days, more than in most months.
23%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
13.3 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 47° and nights feel near 27°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
64%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 54°F, easing to about 46°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning49°F
Rain7%
Cloud31%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowMidday53°F
Rain15%
Cloud40%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon54°F
Rain18%
Cloud46%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening46°F
Rain9%
Cloud37%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 16 | 3.8 | 8 | 8.5 | 63 |
| Feb | 38 | 17 | 3.8 | 8 | 9.3 | 63 |
| Mar | 42 | 21 | 2.7 | 8 | 10.9 | 64 |
| Apr | 47 | 25 | 1.5 | 6 | 12.1 | 64 |
| May | 57 | 32 | 1.1 | 7 | 13.3 | 61 |
| Jun | 70 | 42 | 0.6 | 4 | 13.7 | 49 |
| Jul | 78 | 49 | 0.6 | 5 | 13.7 | 42 |
| Aug | 77 | 48 | 0.6 | 3 | 13.1 | 41 |
| Sep | 71 | 43 | 0.4 | 3 | 11.8 | 43 |
| Oct | 60 | 34 | 1.0 | 4 | 10.6 | 50 |
| Nov | 46 | 23 | 1.8 | 5 | 9.1 | 58 |
| Dec | 37 | 17 | 3.7 | 8 | 8.2 | 63 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology