Late spring · Weather & things to do
Park City in May
Park City warms up: highs climb to 61°F (16°C), from 50°F in April, with lows of 36°F (2°C) and about 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 85/100 (5th of 12).
- Avg high
- 61°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 36°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (49 mm)
- Humidity
- 59%
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 16 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What May feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 61°F (16°C), good for long walks.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 36°F (2°C), about 14°C (25°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is moderate at about 1.9 in (49 mm) for the month.
Plan around May
May is one of Park City's best months on the climate data.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, March – May.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May – September.
- Comfort improves from 63/100 in April to 85/100.
- Our Salt Lake City & Park City route is planned for Late Nov – Jan, 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 36°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Park City in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Park City Mountain
One of the largest ski resorts in the US, reached from Old Town by the Town Lift and linked to Canyons Village by gondola.
Why now May scores 85/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Utah Olympic Park
The 2002 Winter Olympics sliding and ski-jumping venue, with public bobsled rides and a free museum.
Why now Highs near 61°F and 1.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
No Name Saloon
Crowded Main Street bar with a rooftop deck and buffalo burgers, a Park City après fixture.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Main Street
Park City's steep historic main street of 1890s mining-era buildings, now shops, galleries and bars lit up for winter.
Park City Museum
Main Street museum in the old City Hall, covering silver mining and skiing, with the original territorial jail below.
Nearby in May
- Salt Lake City in May~22 mi · highs 70°F, 2.3 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Capitol Reef in May~163 mi · highs 74°F, 0.8 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, drier
- Arches in May~167 mi · highs 78°F, 0.9 in rain · 9°C (16°F) warmer by day, drier
- Canyonlands in May~182 mi · highs 77°F, 0.7 in rain · 9°C (15°F) warmer by day, drier
These averages also cover Big Cottonwood Canyon.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,364 m to Park City's ~2,114 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.
Park City in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Park City?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 61°F (16°C) and 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain.
How cold is Park City in May?
Average highs are 61°F (16°C) and average lows 36°F (2°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Park City in May?
Not much: about 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 20.3 in (516 mm).
What should I pack for Park City in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 36°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Park City
Planning Park City in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.