May weather forecast
Big Bend National Park, TX

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.