Wind Cave National Park in May
In May, Wind Cave National Park averages a high of 66°F and a low of 41°F, with 3.7 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 0.9 inches of snowfall. About 64,000 people visit, the 5th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 14 hours 41 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 66° / 41°F
- Precipitation
- 3.7in
- Snow
- 0.9in
- Daylight
- 14h 41m
- Visitors
- 64,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: September (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Wind Cave, SD, 2.9 miles from the park's center, 4,155 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in May
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rushmore National Memorial | 60° / 42° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Badlands National Park | 70° / 44° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 67° / 41° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 59° / 28° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Yellowstone National Park | 51° / 26° | Moderate | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Wind Cave National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Wind Cave · National parks to visit in May