Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in May
In May, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore averages a high of 62°F and a low of 43°F, with 2.9 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 88,000 people visit, the 6th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 14 hours 50 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 62° / 43°F
- Precipitation
- 2.9in
- Snow
- 0.1in
- Daylight
- 14h 50m
- Visitors
- 88,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: July (very busy) and August (very busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Northport 2W, MI, 17.9 miles from the park's center, 746 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in May
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle Royale National Park | 58° / 37° | Quiet | Mild, wet |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 68° / 50° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 70° / 47° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Voyageurs National Park | 64° / 37° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 77° / 57° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on nps.gov
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