New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in May
In May, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve averages a high of 72°F and a low of 50°F, with 5.1 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 218,000 people visit, the 4th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 14 hours 12 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 72° / 50°F
- Precipitation
- 5.1in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 14h 12m
- Visitors
- 218,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: September (busy) and October (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Oak Hill, WV, 7.8 miles from the park's center, 2,040 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in May
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Parkway | 71° / 49° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Shenandoah National Park | 74° / 50° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park | 75° / 51° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 75° / 51° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| George Washington Memorial Parkway | 77° / 58° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: New River Gorge National Park and Preserve on nps.gov
All twelve months at New River Gorge · National parks to visit in May