Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
60°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Steamboat Springs
United States · North America
Cool days and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Comparatively rainy.
Daytime high
60°F
Lows around 36°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
13 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 12 wet days, the highest monthly average.
39%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 51° and nights feel near 31°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
48%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 57°F, easing to about 51°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning51°F
Rain18%
Cloud45%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday57°F
Rain27%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon57°F
Rain28%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening51°F
Rain21%
Cloud60%
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 | 34 | 17 | 2.4 | 12 | 7.5 | 76 |
| Feb | 37 | 19 | 2.4 | 12 | 8.6 | 73 |
| Mar | 45 | 26 | 2.3 | 12 | 10.3 | 69 |
| Apr | 50 | 30 | 2.6 | 12 | 11.5 | 69 |
| May | 60 | 36 | 2.2 | 12 | 12.8 | 68 |
| Jun | 76 | 46 | 1.3 | 8 | 13.6 | 55 |
| Jul | 83 | 53 | 1.0 | 7 | 13.6 | 53 |
| Aug | 80 | 52 | 1.1 | 7 | 12.7 | 55 |
| Sep | 73 | 45 | 1.7 | 8 | 11.4 | 56 |
| Oct | 58 | 34 | 2.2 | 9 | 9.7 | 63 |
| Nov | 44 | 21 | 2.1 | 9 | 8.4 | 72 |
| Dec | 34 | 16 | 2.5 | 12 | 7.0 | 76 |
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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