Canyonlands National Park in May
In May, Canyonlands National Park averages a high of 77°F and a low of 46°F, with 0.7 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 120,000 people visit, the busiest month. Days are 14 hours 13 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 77° / 46°F
- Precipitation
- 0.7in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 14h 13m
- Visitors
- 120,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: March (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Canyonlands-the Needles, UT, 9.8 miles from the park's center, 4,906 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in May
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arches National Park | 80° / 53° | Very busy | Hot |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 74° / 48° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Glen Canyon National Recreation Area | 82° / 53° | Very busy | Hot |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 69° / 43° | Busy | Mild |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 66° / 38° | Busy | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Canyonlands National Park on nps.gov
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