May weather in Vail, CO
The average temperature in Vail in May is 45.7°F (31.0°F–60.4°F). Average precipitation: 2.00 inches. Average snowfall is 4.8 inches.
May is a spring month in Vail, and is warmer than the annual average of 37.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 29.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 11m. For travel, May is cool.
Avg High
60.4°F
Avg Low
31.0°F
Precipitation
2.00 in
Snow
4.8 in
May records in Vail
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 73.0°F (1992) | 15.1°F (1991) | 0.40 in (2005) |
| May 2 | 71.1°F (1986) | 15.1°F (2011) | 0.79 in (1999) |
| May 3 | 72.0°F (1985) | 16.0°F (2011) | 0.62 in (1995) |
| May 4 | 73.0°F (2000) | 14.0°F (2008) | 0.62 in (2003) |
| May 5 | 73.9°F (2000) | 21.0°F (1999) | 0.45 in (2003) |
| May 6 | 75.9°F (2000) | 17.1°F (1999) | 0.90 in (2015) |
| May 7 | 73.0°F (2000) | 14.0°F (1991) | 0.40 in (2015) |
| May 8 | 70.0°F (1994) | 16.0°F (2024) | 0.43 in (2000) |
| May 9 | 73.9°F (1989) | 16.0°F (2024) | 0.52 in (2013) |
| May 10 | 75.9°F (1989) | 16.0°F (2024) | 1.10 in (2016) |
| May 11 | 73.0°F (2018) | 14.0°F (1999) | 0.27 in (2021) |
| May 12 | 72.0°F (2004) | 18.0°F (1986) | 0.95 in (2023) |
| May 13 | 73.9°F (1988) | 17.1°F (2000) | 0.37 in (1995) |
| May 14 | 75.0°F (1996) | 17.1°F (2014) | 0.27 in (2008) |
| May 15 | 79.0°F (2019) | 19.9°F (2014) | 1.10 in (2010) |
| May 16 | 77.0°F (1996) | 24.1°F (2015) | 0.96 in (1991) |
| May 17 | 79.0°F (2019) | 21.9°F (1990) | 0.30 in (1993) |
| May 18 | 77.0°F (2009) | 26.1°F (1999) | 0.37 in (1993) |
| May 19 | 72.0°F (1988) | 23.0°F (2019) | 0.93 in (2017) |
| May 20 | 75.9°F (2020) | 26.1°F (1986) | 0.90 in (2011) |
| May 21 | 79.0°F (2005) | 19.0°F (2001) | 1.47 in (2019) |
| May 22 | 79.0°F (1990) | 19.0°F (2001) | 0.33 in (1997) |
| May 23 | 78.1°F (2005) | 24.1°F (1988) | 0.53 in (2012) |
| May 24 | 78.1°F (2005) | 21.0°F (2019) | 0.40 in (2002) |
| May 25 | 77.0°F (2000) | 24.1°F (2010) | 1.34 in (1999) |
| May 26 | 75.9°F (2019) | 23.0°F (1989) | 0.55 in (2024) |
| May 27 | 75.9°F (2010) | 24.1°F (1986) | 0.62 in (1992) |
| May 28 | 77.0°F (2003) | 25.0°F (2012) | 0.40 in (1993) |
| May 29 | 80.1°F (2003) | 26.1°F (1991) | 0.77 in (1997) |
| May 30 | 80.1°F (2000) | 23.0°F (1989) | 1.18 in (1997) |
| May 31 | 82.0°F (2002) | 24.1°F (1989) | 0.51 in (1995) |