Ruidoso Weather in May

What's the weather like in Ruidoso (New Mexico) in May 2025?

The climate in Ruidoso during May can be summarized as mild and dry.

May is in the spring in Ruidoso and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

Ruidoso weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.7°C 71.1°F
Nightly temperature 2.9°C 37.2°F
Average temperature 12.3°C 54.1°F
Daily sunshine 11.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 19 mm 0.7 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 17.9°C 64.3°F
Humidity 33%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average May is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ruidoso with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Ruidoso

Ruidoso average temperature in May

May rainfall

Ruidoso average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Ruidoso average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ruidoso in May 2025.