Taos Weather in May

What's the weather like in Taos (New Mexico) in May 2024?

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

May is in the spring in Taos and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

Taos weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.4°C 68.6°F
Nightly temperature 2.3°C 36.1°F
Average temperature 11.3°C 52.3°F
Daily sunshine 11.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 29 mm 1.1 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 15°C 59°F
Humidity 39%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Taos with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Taos

Taos average temperature in May

May rainfall

Taos average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Taos 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 Taos in May 2024.

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Taos weather stats

Taos weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.5°C 81.5°F
Driest month: February 16mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: October 9.4hrs
Coldest month: January 3.5°C 38.3°F
Wettest month: August 62mm 2.4ins
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