Monthly climate guide
West Yellowstone weather in May
Expect cool weather in West Yellowstone in May: afternoons reach about 12°C (54°F), while nights drop to around 0°C (32°F). Around 79 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 8°C warmer than April and 6°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in West Yellowstone.
- Mornings start cold: the average low is 0°C, and frost is common.
- Just 440 km apart, but West Yellowstone runs about 6°C cooler than Salt Lake City this month.
- It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 6°C higher.
Avg high
12°C
54°F
Avg low
0°C
32°F
Rainfall
79 mm
some rain
Humidity
75%
relative
Sky
67%
cloud · often cloudy
West Yellowstone weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°C / 21°F | -16°C / 2°F | 77 mm | 99% | 72% |
| February | -5°C / 23°F | -16°C / 4°F | 82 mm | 99% | 73% |
| March | -1°C / 31°F | -11°C / 12°F | 83 mm | 96% | 70% |
| April | 4°C / 40°F | -6°C / 21°F | 80 mm | 84% | 67% |
| May | 12°C / 54°F | 0°C / 32°F | 79 mm | 75% | 67% |
| June | 18°C / 64°F | 4°C / 40°F | 62 mm | 68% | 52% |
| July | 24°C / 76°F | 9°C / 48°F | 39 mm | 57% | 36% |
| August | 24°C / 76°F | 9°C / 47°F | 34 mm | 50% | 39% |
| September | 19°C / 65°F | 4°C / 39°F | 57 mm | 57% | 43% |
| October | 9°C / 48°F | -3°C / 27°F | 60 mm | 70% | 57% |
| November | 0°C / 32°F | -10°C / 14°F | 72 mm | 88% | 69% |
| December | -6°C / 20°F | -17°C / 2°F | 78 mm | 98% | 71% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May a good time to visit West Yellowstone?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit West Yellowstone →Other United States cities in May
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West Yellowstone in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit West Yellowstone?
May is cool in West Yellowstone, with highs around 12°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is West Yellowstone in May?
Average highs are about 12°C (54°F) and average lows about 0°C (32°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in West Yellowstone in May?
West Yellowstone typically gets around 79 mm of rain in May — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around West Yellowstone (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.