May weather in Lakewood, CO
The average temperature in Lakewood in May is 56.0°F (44.1°F–67.9°F). Average precipitation: 2.62 inches. Average snowfall is 1.7 inches.
May is a spring month in Lakewood, and is warmer than the annual average of 50.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 23.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 11m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
67.9°F
Avg Low
44.1°F
Precipitation
2.62 in
Snow
1.7 in
May records in Lakewood
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 87.1°F (1992) | 12.0°F (1972) | 1.19 in (1980) |
| May 2 | 84.9°F (1992) | 19.9°F (2013) | 0.93 in (1979) |
| May 3 | 84.9°F (1992) | 24.1°F (2013) | 1.35 in (2021) |
| May 4 | 82.0°F (1966) | 30.0°F (2001) | 0.46 in (2018) |
| May 5 | 88.0°F (2000) | 28.0°F (1991) | 1.18 in (1969) |
| May 6 | 89.1°F (2000) | 25.0°F (1999) | 1.20 in (1969) |
| May 7 | 90.0°F (2000) | 19.0°F (1978) | 2.70 in (1969) |
| May 8 | 87.1°F (1970) | 28.9°F (1968) | 0.67 in (2015) |
| May 9 | 82.9°F (1963) | 27.0°F (1965) | 1.12 in (2015) |
| May 10 | 82.9°F (2011) | 25.0°F (1979) | 1.46 in (2003) |
| May 11 | 87.1°F (2018) | 27.0°F (2003) | 1.02 in (2023) |
| May 12 | 87.1°F (2022) | 25.0°F (1983) | 2.65 in (2023) |
| May 13 | 84.0°F (2004) | 28.9°F (2010) | 1.10 in (1982) |
| May 14 | 88.0°F (1988) | 28.9°F (1967) | 0.92 in (2004) |
| May 15 | 89.1°F (1996) | 30.0°F (1983) | 0.65 in (1980) |
| May 16 | 90.0°F (1996) | 30.0°F (1983) | 1.60 in (1991) |
| May 17 | 93.0°F (1996) | 28.9°F (1983) | 1.28 in (1995) |
| May 18 | 84.9°F (1988) | 26.1°F (1983) | 1.06 in (2017) |
| May 19 | 91.9°F (1996) | 32.0°F (1966) | 1.60 in (1988) |
| May 20 | 89.1°F (2020) | 28.9°F (2017) | 1.67 in (1988) |
| May 21 | 91.0°F (2005) | 25.0°F (2001) | 1.40 in (1987) |
| May 22 | 90.0°F (2006) | 30.0°F (2001) | 0.60 in (1987) |
| May 23 | 89.1°F (2005) | 33.1°F (1983) | 0.50 in (1998) |
| May 24 | 90.0°F (1989) | 30.0°F (2002) | 0.86 in (2002) |
| May 25 | 89.1°F (2000) | 30.0°F (2002) | 1.28 in (2020) |
| May 26 | 88.0°F (2006) | 32.0°F (2000) | 1.03 in (2009) |
| May 27 | 88.0°F (1969) | 34.0°F (1989) | 1.14 in (1996) |
| May 28 | 91.9°F (2006) | 30.9°F (1975) | 0.75 in (1978) |
| May 29 | 91.9°F (1974) | 30.0°F (1975) | 1.10 in (1975) |
| May 30 | 93.9°F (2000) | 30.9°F (1975) | 1.35 in (2007) |
| May 31 | 93.9°F (2000) | 33.1°F (1979) | 0.89 in (2014) |