Lake Mead National Recreation Area in May
In May, Lake Mead National Recreation Area averages a high of 91°F and a low of 65°F, with 0.1 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 633,000 people visit, the busiest month. Days are 14 hours 04 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 91° / 65°F
- Precipitation
- 0.1in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 14h 4m
- Visitors
- 633,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: January (busy), February (busy) and December (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Echo Bay, NV, 5.1 miles from the park's center, 1,250 ft. 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 |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 70° / 36° | Very busy | Mild |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 63° / 37° | Very busy | Mild |
| Death Valley National Park | 101° / 75° | Busy | Very hot |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 90° / 63° | Busy | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Lake Mead National Recreation Area on nps.gov
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