White Sands National Park in May
In May, White Sands National Park averages a high of 88°F and a low of 50°F, with 0.5 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 68,000 people visit, the 3rd busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 13 hours 49 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 88° / 50°F
- Precipitation
- 0.5in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 13h 49m
- Visitors
- 68,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: January (moderate), February (moderate) and November (moderate).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Mtn Park, NM at 6,804 ft averages a May high of 73°F and a low of 45°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at White Sands Natl Mon, NM, 8.8 miles from the park's center, 4,006 ft. Second station higher up: Mtn Park, NM, 6,804 ft, 32 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in May
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 82° / 58° | Moderate | Hot |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 84° / 58° | Busy | Hot |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 78° / 44° | Very busy | Mild |
| Saguaro National Park | 90° / 46° | Moderate | Very hot |
| Big Bend National Park | 89° / 62° | Moderate | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: White Sands National Park on nps.gov
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