Kings Canyon National Park in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kings Canyon National Park in may 2025
The weather in Kings Canyon National Park in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 601.6cm
Weather at 6am
40°F
Clear/Sunny
67% of time
14%
12%
4%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
60% of time
13%
13%
9%
Weather at 6pm
41°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
25%
15%
10%
Weather at 3am
32°F
66%
19%
9%
4%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kings Canyon National Park in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kings Canyon National Park in may.
The climate of Kings Canyon National Park in may is very bad
the weather in Kings Canyon National Park in may is rather dry (with 3.4in of rainfall over 6 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 3.8in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is rather fresh in that area the month of may, but it is liveable when dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 52°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 40°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Kings Canyon National Park is 47°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Kings Canyon National Park in the month of may with a maximum record of 79°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 7 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 23% of time.
On this month of may, day length in Kings Canyon National Park is generally 14:10. Sunrise is at 04:46 and sets at 18:56.
Kings Canyon National Park: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Kings Canyon National Park. more information
May: another location in California?
If you want to go to California in may, there are destinations with better weather than Kings Canyon National Park:
In may, Los Angeles , Palm Springs, San Diego, Angeles National Forest, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Chico have perfect weather.
Furthermore, San Francisco, Big Sur, Cambria, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Channel Islands National Park and Crescent City have good weather.
Finally, Lake Tahoe, Lassen National Forest, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Lava Beds National Monument, Mammoth Lakes and Mono Lake have a tolerable climate, but better than Kings Canyon National Park.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kings Canyon National Park in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 79°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 18°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 601.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 59% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.22km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 18% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:46 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:56 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:10 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kings Canyon National Park in may 2024:
45°F to 59°F
45°F to 61°F
49°F to 65°F
49°F to 58°F
31°F to 45°F
40°F to 59°F
45°F to 63°F
38°F to 54°F
40°F to 56°F
45°F to 59°F
49°F to 65°F
52°F to 68°F
56°F to 70°F
54°F to 68°F
56°F to 72°F
56°F to 74°F
59°F to 74°F
58°F to 68°F
52°F to 70°F
49°F to 63°F
43°F to 61°F
52°F to 68°F
52°F to 67°F
52°F to 61°F
49°F to 67°F
52°F to 70°F
58°F to 72°F
58°F to 72°F
56°F to 74°F
56°F to 74°F
58°F to 77°F
Map: other cities in California in may
Cities near Kings Canyon National Park:
| Big Pine in may | good weather |
| Inyo National Forest in may | good weather |
| Sequoia National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Lone Pine in may | good weather |
| Sierra National Forest in may | tolerable weather |
| Visalia in may | perfect weather |
| Mammoth Lakes in may | tolerable weather |
| Mono Lake in may | tolerable weather |
| Death Valley National Park in may | perfect weather |
| Yosemite National Park in may | bad weather |
| Furnace Creek in may | perfect weather |
| Bakersfield in may | perfect weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Kings Canyon National Park
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Weather data for Kings Canyon National Park in may:
Weather data for Kings Canyon National Park for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kings Canyon National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kings Canyon National Park can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kings Canyon National Park.