May weather in Ouray, CO
The average temperature in Ouray in May is 50.9°F (37.5°F–64.3°F). Average precipitation: 1.84 inches. Average snowfall is 6.7 inches.
May is a spring month in Ouray, and is warmer than the annual average of 45.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 26.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 3m. For travel, May is cool.
Avg High
64.3°F
Avg Low
37.5°F
Precipitation
1.84 in
Snow
6.7 in
May records in Ouray
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 75.9°F (2020) | 19.9°F (2010) | 0.71 in (2019) |
| May 2 | 75.9°F (2020) | 17.1°F (2011) | 0.64 in (2007) |
| May 3 | 72.0°F (2020) | 17.1°F (2011) | 0.33 in (2009) |
| May 4 | 73.9°F (2020) | 26.1°F (2011) | 0.52 in (2021) |
| May 5 | 75.9°F (2012) | 27.0°F (2022) | 0.29 in (2007) |
| May 6 | 75.0°F (2012) | 28.0°F (2007) | 0.60 in (2007) |
| May 7 | 75.0°F (2017) | 25.0°F (2010) | 0.17 in (2007) |
| May 8 | 75.0°F (2022) | 25.0°F (2010) | 0.13 in (2008) |
| May 9 | 75.0°F (2018) | 28.0°F (2024) | 0.38 in (2015) |
| May 10 | 73.9°F (2018) | 28.9°F (2011) | 0.45 in (2008) |
| May 11 | 79.0°F (2018) | 28.0°F (2015) | 0.84 in (2023) |
| May 12 | 75.9°F (2007) | 28.0°F (2010) | 0.80 in (2011) |
| May 13 | 75.9°F (2007) | 26.1°F (2014) | 0.46 in (2014) |
| May 14 | 75.0°F (2013) | 24.1°F (2014) | 0.17 in (2008) |
| May 15 | 75.9°F (2013) | 21.9°F (2014) | 0.29 in (2008) |
| May 16 | 77.0°F (2012) | 30.9°F (2025) | 0.58 in (2010) |
| May 17 | 77.0°F (2018) | 32.0°F (2010) | 0.30 in (2015) |
| May 18 | 78.1°F (2020) | 27.0°F (2017) | 0.64 in (2017) |
| May 19 | 79.0°F (2009) | 23.0°F (2017) | 0.60 in (2015) |
| May 20 | 75.9°F (2008) | 24.1°F (2017) | 0.34 in (2011) |
| May 21 | 80.1°F (2008) | 28.9°F (2019) | 0.45 in (2021) |
| May 22 | 78.1°F (2012) | 28.0°F (2024) | 0.93 in (2021) |
| May 23 | 79.0°F (2012) | 28.9°F (2024) | 0.60 in (2007) |
| May 24 | 77.0°F (2025) | 30.0°F (2007) | 0.32 in (2019) |
| May 25 | 77.0°F (2025) | 30.0°F (2007) | 0.87 in (2014) |
| May 26 | 81.0°F (2018) | 32.0°F (2011) | 0.19 in (2024) |
| May 27 | 77.0°F (2013) | 32.0°F (2012) | 0.33 in (2016) |
| May 28 | 79.0°F (2010) | 30.9°F (2012) | 0.22 in (2019) |
| May 29 | 80.1°F (2010) | 30.9°F (2019) | 0.40 in (2015) |
| May 30 | 80.1°F (2020) | 32.0°F (2019) | 0.24 in (2019) |
| May 31 | 77.0°F (2020) | 33.1°F (2010) | 0.22 in (2020) |