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Breckenridge in May
Breckenridge warms up: highs climb to 53°F (12°C), from 41°F in April, with lows of 28°F (-2°C) and about 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 68/100, 5th of 12.
- Avg high
- 53°F (12°C)
- Avg low
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Rain
- 2.1 in (54 mm)
- Humidity
- 66%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 10 min
- Comfort score
- 68/100 · Good
What May feels like
It's cool, with highs near 53°F (12°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Average lows of 28°F (-2°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's May.
Plan around May
May sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by June, lows rise to 38°F.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, March – May.
- Comfort improves from 46/100 in April to 68/100.
- Our Breckenridge, Vail & Aspen route recommends Dec – Mar, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- Insulated jackethighs only 53°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 28°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Breckenridge in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Hearthstone
Long-running restaurant in a restored Victorian house on Ridge Street, one block above Main Street.
Why now May scores 68/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Breckenridge Nordic Center
Groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails in the forest below Peak 8, with rentals and lessons.
Why now Highs near 53°F and 2.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
BreckConnect Gondola
Free gondola from the edge of town to the base areas at Peak 7 and Peak 8.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Breckenridge Welcome Center
Visitor center on Main Street with a free exhibit on the town's gold-mining history.
Main Street
Main Street of Breckenridge's historic district, lined with restored 1880s storefronts, shops and restaurants.
Nearby in May
- Vail in May~20 mi · highs 58°F, 2.1 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Aspen in May~46 mi · highs 60°F, 1.7 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Denver in May~59 mi · highs 75°F, 2.3 in rain · 12°C (22°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Rocky Mountain NP in May~62 mi · highs 54°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~3,234 m to Breckenridge's ~2,964 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Breckenridge in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Breckenridge?
It's middling, scoring 68/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 95. Expect highs of 53°F (12°C) and 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain. Our Breckenridge, Vail & Aspen route recommends Dec – Mar, so May is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Breckenridge in May?
Average highs are 53°F (12°C) and average lows 28°F (-2°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Breckenridge in May?
Not much: about 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 22.6 in (573 mm).
What should I pack for Breckenridge in May?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 53°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 28°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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