Salt lake city utah weather in may

What’s the weather like in Utah in May?

Utah’s beautiful landscapes are ideal for an adventurous holiday filled with outdoor activities, sightseeing trips and simply relaxing in the sun. Utah weather in May is quite pleasant with higher temperatures than previous months and not much rain.

Geographical influences

Utah is located in the west of the USA, which means it enjoys long, hot summers with short, cold winters. There’s still some snow left over from winter, but most of it has thawed and you’ll get to enjoy plenty of warm sunshine during your stay.

Averages

The average daily temperature at this time of year is around 22°C, which is very mild and pleasant. May is a great time to visit if you want to avoid the intense summer heat and still enjoy just as much sunshine. There’s up to 14 hours of sunlight per day and humidity levels are around 41%. 8mph winds bring cooling breezes at night and lower temperatures to the mid-teens. The average rainfall is just 6mm spread over the month, making May one of the driest times of the year.

Salt Lake City weather by month // weather averages

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 Avg. Temperature °C (°F)Min. Temperature °C (°F)Max. Temperature °C (°F)Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in)Humidity (%)Rainy days (d)avg. Sun hours (hours)
January

-3.7

(25.3)

-7.9

(17.8)

1.2

(34.2)

56

(2.2)

73% 8 7.0
February

-1.5

(29.3)

-5.8

(21.6)

3.8

(38.8)

48

(1.9)

71% 7 8.0
March

3.2

(37.8)

-1.9

(28.6)

9.5

(49.1)

54

(2.1)

62% 7 9.0
April

7.8

(46)

2.2

(35.9)

14.5

(58.1)

73

(2.9)

57% 8 10.0
May

13.4

(56)

6.8

(44.3)

20.1

(68.2)

60

(2.4)

51% 7 12.0
June

20.1

(68.2)

12.4

(54.3)

27.3

(81.1)

29

(1.1)

38% 4 13.0
July

25.7

(78.3)

17.5

(63.5)

32.8

(91)

12

(0.5)

32% 2 13.0
August

24.1

(75.4)

16.5

(61.7)

31.2

(88.2)

13

(0.5)

34% 2 12.0
September

18.1

(64.5)

11.3

(52.4)

25.4

(77.7)

36

(1.4)

42% 4 11.0
October

10.2

(50.4)

4.9

(40.8)

16.8

(62.3)

47

(1.9)

57% 5 9.0
November

2.7

(36.8)

-1.9

(28.7)

8.8

(47.8)

48

(1.9)

67% 6 7.0
December

-3.4

(25.9)

-7.5

(18.5)

1.6

(34.9)

54

(2.1)

74% 8 6.0
 JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. Temperature °C (°F)

-3.7 °C

(25.3) °F

-1.5 °C

(29.3) °F

3.2 °C

(37.8) °F

7.8 °C

(46) °F

13.4 °C

(56) °F

20.1 °C

(68.2) °F

25.7 °C

(78.3) °F

24.1 °C

(75.4) °F

18.1 °C

(64.5) °F

10.2 °C

(50.4) °F

2.7 °C

(36.8) °F

-3.4 °C

(25.9) °F

Min. Temperature °C (°F)

-7.9 °C

(17.8) °F

-5.8 °C

(21.6) °F

-1.9 °C

(28.6) °F

2.2 °C

(35.9) °F

6.8 °C

(44.3) °F

12.4 °C

(54.3) °F

17.5 °C

(63.5) °F

16.5 °C

(61.7) °F

11.3 °C

(52.4) °F

4.9 °C

(40.8) °F

-1.9 °C

(28.7) °F

-7.5 °C

(18.5) °F

Max. Temperature °C (°F)

1.2 °C

(34.2) °F

3.8 °C

(38.8) °F

9.5 °C

(49.1) °F

14.5 °C

(58.1) °F

20.1 °C

(68.2) °F

27.3 °C

(81.1) °F

32.8 °C

(91) °F

31.2 °C

(88.2) °F

25.4 °C

(77.7) °F

16.8 °C

(62.3) °F

8.8 °C

(47.8) °F

1.6 °C

(34.9) °F

Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in)

56

(2)

48

(1)

54

(2)

73

(2)

60

(2)

29

(1)

12

(0)

13

(0)

36

(1)

47

(1)

48

(1)

54

(2)

Humidity(%) 73% 71% 62% 57% 51% 38% 32% 34% 42% 57% 67% 74%
Rainy days (d) 7 7 7 8 7 3 2 3 3 5 6 7
avg. Sun hours (hours) 6.6 7.7 9.2 10.1 11.5 12.9 13.2 12.3 10.6 8.8 7.2 6.2

Data: 1991 - 2021 Min. Temperature °C (°F), Max. Temperature °C (°F), Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in), Humidity, Rainy days. Data: 1999 - 2019: avg. Sun hours

Salt Lake City weather and climate for further months

Salt Lake City weather in May // weather averages

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Temperature (°C) | (°F)Temperature max. (°C) | (°F)Temperature min. (°C) | (°F)Precipitation / Rainfall (mm) | (inch.)
1. May 10 °C | 50 °F 16 °C | 61 °F 4 °C | 39 °F 1.8 mm | 0.1 inch.
2. May 10 °C | 50 °F 16 °C | 61 °F 4 °C | 39 °F 2.5 mm | 0.1 inch.
3. May 11 °C | 51 °F 17 °C | 63 °F 4 °C | 40 °F 2.8 mm | 0.1 inch.
4. May 11 °C | 52 °F 18 °C | 64 °F 4 °C | 40 °F 2.9 mm | 0.1 inch.
5. May 12 °C | 53 °F 18 °C | 65 °F 5 °C | 41 °F 2.0 mm | 0.1 inch.
6. May 12 °C | 54 °F 19 °C | 67 °F 6 °C | 42 °F 1.0 mm | 0.0 inch.
7. May 12 °C | 54 °F 19 °C | 65 °F 6 °C | 43 °F 2.1 mm | 0.1 inch.
8. May 11 °C | 52 °F 18 °C | 64 °F 5 °C | 42 °F 2.6 mm | 0.1 inch.
9. May 11 °C | 52 °F 17 °C | 63 °F 5 °C | 41 °F 3.6 mm | 0.1 inch.
10. May 11 °C | 53 °F 18 °C | 64 °F 6 °C | 42 °F 3.0 mm | 0.1 inch.
11. May 12 °C | 53 °F 19 °C | 65 °F 5 °C | 41 °F 2.2 mm | 0.1 inch.
12. May 12 °C | 54 °F 20 °C | 67 °F 6 °C | 42 °F 3.0 mm | 0.1 inch.
13. May 13 °C | 55 °F 21 °C | 69 °F 6 °C | 43 °F 1.8 mm | 0.1 inch.
14. May 13 °C | 56 °F 21 °C | 69 °F 6 °C | 43 °F 0.6 mm | 0.0 inch.
15. May 15 °C | 58 °F 21 °C | 71 °F 7 °C | 45 °F 1.1 mm | 0.0 inch.
16. May 15 °C | 59 °F 22 °C | 71 °F 8 °C | 46 °F 0.7 mm | 0.0 inch.
17. May 14 °C | 57 °F 21 °C | 70 °F 7 °C | 45 °F 4.0 mm | 0.2 inch.
18. May 14 °C | 57 °F 21 °C | 70 °F 8 °C | 46 °F 3.0 mm | 0.1 inch.
19. May 15 °C | 59 °F 21 °C | 70 °F 8 °C | 47 °F 2.1 mm | 0.1 inch.
20. May 15 °C | 59 °F 21 °C | 71 °F 8 °C | 46 °F 1.5 mm | 0.1 inch.
21. May 15 °C | 58 °F 22 °C | 71 °F 8 °C | 46 °F 1.9 mm | 0.1 inch.
22. May 14 °C | 57 °F 21 °C | 69 °F 7 °C | 45 °F 3.5 mm | 0.1 inch.
23. May 14 °C | 57 °F 20 °C | 68 °F 8 °C | 46 °F 1.7 mm | 0.1 inch.
24. May 14 °C | 56 °F 20 °C | 68 °F 8 °C | 46 °F 4.7 mm | 0.2 inch.
25. May 14 °C | 58 °F 21 °C | 70 °F 7 °C | 45 °F 1.8 mm | 0.1 inch.
26. May 15 °C | 59 °F 22 °C | 71 °F 8 °C | 47 °F 1.6 mm | 0.1 inch.
27. May 15 °C | 59 °F 22 °C | 71 °F 9 °C | 48 °F 1.8 mm | 0.1 inch.
28. May 15 °C | 60 °F 22 °C | 71 °F 9 °C | 48 °F 2.2 mm | 0.1 inch.
29. May 16 °C | 60 °F 22 °C | 72 °F 9 °C | 48 °F 2.4 mm | 0.1 inch.
30. May 16 °C | 61 °F 23 °C | 74 °F 9 °C | 48 °F 1.7 mm | 0.1 inch.
31. May 17 °C | 62 °F 24 °C | 75 °F 9 °C | 49 °F 0.5 mm | 0.0 inch.
Data: 1999 - 2019

Is May a good time to visit Salt Lake City?

Shoulder Season: April - June Springtime in Salt Lake City offers a variety of outdoor experiences like hiking, mountain biking, fishing and visiting the many gardens and parks. Within a few miles of the city, the Wasatch Range has dozens of hiking trails that range from easy to difficult.

Is there snow in Salt Lake City in May?

Precipitation. Half the time, Salt Lake City receives 1.0 to 2.7 inches (25 to 69 mm) of rainfall in May. One in four years has drier weather, while another one in four is wetter. A couple times a decade a light snowfall lands in May.

Is there still snow in Utah in May?

The average sliding 31-day snowfall during May in Park City is decreasing, starting the month at 3.4 inches, when it rarely exceeds 8.4 inches or falls below 0.2 inches, and ending the month at 0.8 inches, when it rarely exceeds 2.7 inches.

What is the best time to travel through Salt Lake City?

The best time to visit Salt Lake City is September to October. The kids are in school and the skiers have yet to arrive, so you'll have the city – and all of its discounted hotel rooms – to yourself.