Overall on the next 14 days there will be 2 days with snow in Alta and a total of 1.3 cm of snow.
It will be snowy on the following days:
Alta weather in May 2026
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Friday
May 8
0 mm
2° / -8°
Saturday
May 9
0 mm
4° / -6°
Sunday
May 10
0 mm
4° / 2°
Monday
May 11
2.8 mm
3° / 1°
Tuesday
May 12
0 mm
4° / 2°
Wednesday
May 13
0.5 mm
5° / 0°
Thursday
May 14
1.2 cm
3° / 2°
Friday
May 15
0.1 cm
4° / 2°
Saturday
May 16
0 mm
6° / 1°
Sunday
May 17
0 mm
9° / 4°
Monday
May 18
0.3 mm
6° / 3°
Tuesday
May 19
1 mm
5° / 3°
Wednesday
May 20
0.5 mm
7° / 3°
Thursday
May 21
0 mm
6° / 3°
🌨️ Snowy days in Alta 2026 (May)
The average weather in Alta in May
The weather in Alta in May is very cold with temperatures between -1°C and 5°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Alta during the month of May. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Alta is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during May. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Alta in May 2026.
If you’re planning to visit Alta in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Alta before you arrive.
Temperatures
5° / -1°
Rainy Days
7
Snowy Days
11
Dry Days
13
Rainfall
62
mm
Sun Hours
2.7
Hrs
Historic average weather for May
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Explore the weather in Alta in other months
Alta annual weather
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7° / -11° | 5 | 7 | 19 | 50 mm | Awful | Alta in January |
| February | -6° / -12° | 4 | 6 | 18 | 41 mm | Awful | Alta in February |
| March | -3° / -9° | 5 | 5 | 21 | 61 mm | Awful | Alta in March |
| April | 0° / -6° | 6 | 6 | 18 | 57 mm | Awful | Alta in April |
| May | 5° / -1° | 7 | 13 | 11 | 62 mm | Awful | Alta in May |
| June | 11° / 5° | 8 | 20 | 2 | 89 mm | Awful | Alta in June |
| July | 15° / 9° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 94 mm | Ok | Alta in July |
| August | 14° / 8° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 64 mm | Good | Alta in August |
| September | 10° / 5° | 6 | 23 | 1 | 50 mm | Ok | Alta in September |
| October | 3° / 0° | 8 | 12 | 12 | 59 mm | Awful | Alta in October |
| November | -1° / -5° | 5 | 10 | 15 | 49 mm | Awful | Alta in November |
| December | -4° / -8° | 4 | 8 | 19 | 41 mm | Awful | Alta in December |
Temperatures in Alta in May
Rain in Alta in May
Weather in Alta in May - FAQ
What is the average temperature in Alta in May?
The average temperature in Alta in May is -1/5° C.
What is the chance of rain in Alta in May?
On average, there are 7 rainy days in Alta during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Alta?
The weather in Alta in May is awful.
Can it snow in Alta in May?
On average, there are 11 snowy days in Alta in May.
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