Theodore Roosevelt National Park in May
In May, Theodore Roosevelt National Park averages a high of 67°F and a low of 41°F, with 2.6 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 74,000 people visit, the 5th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 15 hours 01 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 67° / 41°F
- Precipitation
- 2.6in
- Snow
- 0.4in
- Daylight
- 15h 1m
- Visitors
- 74,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: October (moderate).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Medora, ND, 4.1 miles from the park's center, 2,268 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in May
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rushmore National Memorial | 60° / 42° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Badlands National Park | 70° / 44° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Wind Cave National Park | 66° / 41° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Yellowstone National Park | 51° / 26° | Moderate | Cool |
| John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway | 56° / 28° | Moderate | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Theodore Roosevelt National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Theodore Roosevelt · National parks to visit in May