Late spring · Weather & things to do
Taos in May
Taos warms up: highs climb to 72°F (22°C), from 62°F in April, with lows of 42°F (6°C) and about 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain.
At 95/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 72°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 1.2 in (31 mm)
- Humidity
- 43%
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 56 min
- Comfort score
- 95/100 · Great
What May feels like
Warm afternoons near 72°F (22°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 17°C (30°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
About 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's May.
Plan around May
May is one of Taos's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 72°F, up from 62°F in April.
- Comfort improves from 90/100 in April to 95/100.
- May sits inside the Mar – May window our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothes72°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 42°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Taos in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Taos Pueblo
Multi-story adobe village lived in for over 1,000 years; a UNESCO site.
Earthship Biotecture Visitor Center
Self-guided tour of off-grid homes built from tires, bottles and earth.
Adobe Bar at the Taos Inn
'Living room of Taos' with margaritas and live music most nights.
Orlando's New Mexican Cafe
Popular local New Mexican spot north of town with a fire-pit patio.
Why now May scores 95/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Michael's Kitchen
Diner and bakery known for big New Mexican breakfasts.
Nearby in May
- Abiquiú in May~44 mi · highs 76°F, 0.9 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Santa Fe in May~54 mi · highs 75°F, 0.8 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Albuquerque in May~110 mi · highs 83°F, 0.5 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, drier
- Aspen in May~204 mi · highs 60°F, 1.7 in rain · 7°C (12°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 ~2,463 m to Taos's ~2,124 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.
Taos in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Taos?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 95/100. Expect highs of 72°F (22°C) and 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain. May is inside the Mar – May window our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends.
How hot is Taos in May?
Average highs are 72°F (22°C) and average lows 42°F (6°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Taos in May?
Not much: about 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 16.8 in (427 mm).
What should I pack for Taos in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (72°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 42°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in May
- Northern New Mexico High Desert Mar – May
Planning Taos in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.