Bryce Canyon National Park in May
In May, Bryce Canyon National Park averages a high of 63°F and a low of 37°F, with 0.9 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 1.5 inches of snowfall. About 298,000 people visit, the 4th busiest of 12 (very busy). Days are 14 hours 10 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 63° / 37°F
- Precipitation
- 0.9in
- Snow
- 1.5in
- Daylight
- 14h 10m
- Visitors
- 298,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
May is one of the best months to visit: mild weather with very busy crowds.
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Kodachrome Basin Park, UT at 5,805 ft averages a May high of 74°F and a low of 36°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs, UT, 4.9 miles from the park's center, 7,890 ft. Second station lower down: Kodachrome Basin Park, UT, 5,805 ft, 11.5 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in May
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion National Park | 84° / 53° | Very busy | Hot |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 74° / 48° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Glen Canyon National Recreation Area | 82° / 53° | Very busy | Hot |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 70° / 36° | Very busy | Mild |
| Canyonlands National Park | 77° / 46° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Bryce Canyon National Park on nps.gov
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