May weather in Rio Rancho, NM
The average temperature in Rio Rancho in May is 64.8°F (48.9°F–80.8°F). Average precipitation: 0.56 inches.
May is a spring month in Rio Rancho, and is warmer than the annual average of 58°F. Daily temperatures swing about 31.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 3 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 51m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
80.8°F
Avg Low
48.9°F
Precipitation
0.56 in
Daylight
13h 51m
May records in Rio Rancho
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 90.0°F (2020) | 30.9°F (2010) | 0.04 in (2016) |
| May 2 | 91.9°F (2020) | 30.0°F (2011) | 0.48 in (2007) |
| May 3 | 91.0°F (2020) | 30.9°F (2011) | 0.45 in (2010) |
| May 4 | 90.0°F (2020) | 30.0°F (2011) | 0.17 in (2005) |
| May 5 | 88.0°F (2012) | 41.0°F (2011) | 0.24 in (2025) |
| May 6 | 87.1°F (2012) | 41.0°F (2022) | 0.04 in (2025) |
| May 7 | 89.1°F (2011) | 42.1°F (2025) | 0.33 in (2025) |
| May 8 | 93.9°F (2018) | 39.9°F (2014) | 0.09 in (2025) |
| May 9 | 93.0°F (2018) | 36.0°F (2014) | 0.47 in (2007) |
| May 10 | 93.0°F (2018) | 36.0°F (2014) | 0.28 in (2017) |
| May 11 | 95.0°F (2018) | 37.0°F (2015) | 0.24 in (2019) |
| May 12 | 91.0°F (2018) | 37.9°F (2011) | 0.14 in (2019) |
| May 13 | 90.0°F (2025) | 37.9°F (2014) | 0.37 in (2015) |
| May 14 | 88.0°F (2025) | 34.0°F (2014) | 0.18 in (2008) |
| May 15 | 91.9°F (2022) | 37.9°F (2014) | 0.32 in (2007) |
| May 16 | 97.0°F (2022) | 42.1°F (2014) | 0.19 in (2015) |
| May 17 | 91.9°F (2022) | 39.9°F (2015) | 0.30 in (2024) |
| May 18 | 93.9°F (2022) | 39.9°F (2015) | 0.09 in (2023) |
| May 19 | 95.0°F (2020) | 42.1°F (2011) | 0.21 in (2021) |
| May 20 | 93.9°F (2008) | 39.0°F (2011) | 0.23 in (2023) |
| May 21 | 96.1°F (2008) | 37.0°F (2019) | 0.30 in (2007) |
| May 22 | 91.9°F (2012) | 37.0°F (2019) | 0.42 in (2015) |
| May 23 | 93.9°F (2012) | 42.1°F (2008) | 0.16 in (2008) |
| May 24 | 93.9°F (2012) | 42.1°F (2019) | 0.42 in (2014) |
| May 25 | 93.9°F (2012) | 42.1°F (2010) | 0.03 in (2014) |
| May 26 | 93.9°F (2013) | 42.1°F (2010) | 0.07 in (2014) |
| May 27 | 91.0°F (2022) | 44.1°F (2014) | 0.00 in (2005) |
| May 28 | 97.0°F (2022) | 42.1°F (2019) | 0.07 in (2010) |
| May 29 | 95.0°F (2020) | 42.1°F (2019) | 0.16 in (2005) |
| May 30 | 93.9°F (2020) | 48.9°F (2012) | 0.22 in (2017) |
| May 31 | 95.0°F (2020) | 46.9°F (2011) | 0.12 in (2020) |