Weather in Denver in May
In an average May, Denver sees a daily high around 70°F and a low around 43°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 70°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 56°F to 81°F |
| Average low | 43°F |
| Typical low range | 35°F to 50°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
92°F
2000-05-29
Lowest
34°F
2001-05-03
Low
Highest
59°F
2014-05-30
Lowest
17°F
2013-05-02
Feels-like
Highest
96°F
2000-05-29
Lowest
5°F
2013-05-02
Humidity
Highest
12.6 g/m³
2003-05-31
Lowest
2.5 g/m³
1988-05-07
Wind
Highest
26 mph
2001-05-20
Lowest
4 mph
2006-05-06
Gust
Highest
49 mph
2024-05-06
Lowest
10 mph
2016-05-02
Precip
Wettest
7.16 in
2015
Driest
1.72 in
1994
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