Late spring · Weather & things to do
Wichita Mountains in May
The year's rain peaks now, with about 4.5 in (115 mm) falling in Wichita Mountains, alongside highs near 82°F (28°C) and lows of 59°F (15°C).
It scores 80/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 59°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 4.5 in (115 mm)
- Humidity
- 64%
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 49 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What May feels like
Warm afternoons near 82°F (28°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 59°F (15°C), about 13°C (23°F) below the afternoon high.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.5 in (115 mm).
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (March & April and October & November).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, April – June.
- Comfort slips from 89/100 in April to 80/100.
- May sits inside the Mar – May window our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothes82°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 59°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.5 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Wichita Mountains in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Charons Garden Wilderness
Rugged boulder-strewn wilderness area with scrambles and canyons.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best spring–fall.
Riverside Cafe
Creekside patio cafe with fried catfish and burgers.
Why now May scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Medicine Park
Small cobblestone resort town on Medicine Creek, Oklahoma's first.
Why now Highs near 82°F and 4.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Forty Foot Hole
Granite gorge and pool on Cache Creek reached by short trail.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Starting point for maps, trail conditions and exhibits on the refuge's prairie and bison.
Nearby in May
- Oklahoma City in May~84 mi · highs 81°F, 5.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lake Hefner in May~85 mi · highs 81°F, 5.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dallas in May~175 mi · highs 84°F, 4.6 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Tulsa in May~182 mi · highs 79°F, 5.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Wichita Mountains in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Wichita Mountains?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 80/100 against a best of 93 in March & April and October & November. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain. May is inside the Mar – May window our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends.
How hot is Wichita Mountains in May?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 59°F (15°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Wichita Mountains in May?
Some: about 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.4 in (773 mm).
What should I pack for Wichita Mountains in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (82°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 59°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.5 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Wichita Mountains
Routes in season in May
- Oklahoma Route 66 Mar – May
Planning Wichita Mountains in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.