Late spring · Weather & things to do
Leavenworth in May
Leavenworth warms up: highs climb to 68°F (20°C), from 56°F in April, with lows of 46°F (8°C) and about 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 87/100 (5th of 12).
- Avg high
- 68°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 46°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 2.0 in (50 mm)
- Humidity
- 69%
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 87/100 · Great
What May feels like
Highs near 68°F (20°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 46°F (8°C), about 12°C (22°F) below the afternoon high.
About 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's May.
Plan around May
May is one of Leavenworth's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May – September.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 7°C (12°F) from April.
- Comfort improves from 71/100 in April to 87/100.
- Our Seattle, Snoqualmie Pass & Leavenworth route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — May falls outside it.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 46°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Leavenworth in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
München Haus
Open-air Bavarian grill on Front Street serving bratwurst and German beer year-round, with heaters and fire pits in winter.
Why now May scores 87/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Andreas Keller
German cellar restaurant under Front Street with schnitzel, sausages and an accordion player on busy nights.
Why now Highs near 68°F and 2.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Stevens Pass
Major ski area on the Cascade crest, 45 minutes west of Leavenworth on US 2, with night skiing on the front side.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Front Street Park
The town green and gazebo at the heart of the Christmas Lighting Festival, where the village lights are switched on at dusk.
Leavenworth Ski Hill
Small community ski hill just north of town with rope tows, tubing, night skiing and groomed Nordic trails.
Nearby in May
- Snoqualmie Pass in May~37 mi · highs 55°F, 4.0 in rain · 7°C (13°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Seattle in May~78 mi · highs 64°F, 2.8 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Bainbridge Island in May~87 mi · highs 64°F, 2.8 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
- San Juan Island in May~127 mi · highs 60°F, 2.0 in rain · 5°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~997 m to Leavenworth's ~355 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.
Leavenworth in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Leavenworth?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 87/100. Expect highs of 68°F (20°C) and 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain.
How hot is Leavenworth in May?
Average highs are 68°F (20°C) and average lows 46°F (8°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Leavenworth in May?
Not much: about 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.9 in (810 mm).
What should I pack for Leavenworth in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 46°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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