May weather forecastBig Bend National Park, TX
May
Weather in May
In May, Big Bend National Park begins to feel the onslaught of summer. The radiant sun dominates the landscape, impacting both temperatures and humidity. Despite an increased rainfall frequency, the precipitation barely impacts the overall ambiance, maintaining the park’s 'camping-friendly' conditions. The raw wilderness intertwined with the striking echo of the summer heat makes May a unique month. It's a fitting curtain-raiser for the scorching temperatures and rain abundance in June.Temperature
A subtle rise in the average high-temperature is observed during May, adjusting from a hot 91.9°F (33.3°C) in April to a sweltering 99.9°F (37.7°C). May nights in Big Bend National Park present a sharp contrast to daytime highs, with average temperatures of 66.2°F (19°C).Rainfall
Throughout May, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. During the entire year, Big Bend National Park aggregates up to 10.24" (260mm) of precipitation.Daylight
In Big Bend National Park, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 38min.On the first day of May in Big Bend National Park, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:47 pm CDT.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
Big Bend National Park in May has an average high-temperature of 99.9°F (37.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 66.2°F (19°C).
During May, Big Bend National Park regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.
The average day length in May in Big Bend National Park, Texas, is 13h and 38min.
On the first day of May in Big Bend National Park, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:47 pm CDT.
Average temperature in May
Big Bend National Park, TX
- Average high temperature in May: 99.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (103.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 66.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).
Average rainfall in May
Big Bend National Park, TX
- Average rainfall in May: 1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.2").
Average daylight in May
Big Bend National Park, TX
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).
