Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in May
In May, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area averages a high of 82°F and a low of 53°F, with 0.4 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 526,000 people visit, the 3rd busiest of 12 (very busy). Days are 14 hours 09 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 82° / 53°F
- Precipitation
- 0.4in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 14h 9m
- Visitors
- 526,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (busy) and November (moderate).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Bullfrog Basin, UT, 10.1 miles from the park's center, 3,822 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in May
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Reef National Park | 74° / 48° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 63° / 37° | Very busy | Mild |
| Canyonlands National Park | 77° / 46° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Arches National Park | 80° / 53° | Very busy | Hot |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 70° / 36° | Very busy | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on nps.gov
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