Great Basin National Park in May
In May, Great Basin National Park averages a high of 64°F and a low of 40°F, with 1.3 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 0.7 inches of snowfall. About 15,000 people visit, the 6th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 14 hours 17 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 64° / 40°F
- Precipitation
- 1.3in
- Snow
- 0.7in
- Daylight
- 14h 17m
- Visitors
- 15,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: June (very busy) and September (very busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Great Basin NP, NV, 5.6 miles from the park's center, 6,850 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in May
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion National Park | 84° / 53° | Very busy | Hot |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 63° / 37° | Very busy | Mild |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 74° / 48° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Lake Mead National Recreation Area | 91° / 65° | Very busy | Very hot |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 70° / 36° | Very busy | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Great Basin National Park on nps.gov
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