Overall on the next 14 days there will be 1 days with snow in Steamboat Springs and a total of 3.7 cm of snow.
It will be snowy on the following days:
Steamboat Springs weather in May 2026
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Wednesday
May 6
3.7 cm
5° / -9°
Thursday
May 7
2.3 mm
13° / -8°
Friday
May 8
0 mm
16° / -3°
Saturday
May 9
0 mm
15° / 0°
Sunday
May 10
0 mm
16° / -2°
Monday
May 11
0 mm
22° / 1°
Tuesday
May 12
0 mm
24° / 4°
Wednesday
May 13
0 mm
24° / 5°
Thursday
May 14
0 mm
20° / 3°
Friday
May 15
0 mm
19° / 2°
Saturday
May 16
0 mm
18° / -2°
Sunday
May 17
0 mm
21° / 2°
Monday
May 18
1 mm
18° / 4°
Tuesday
May 19
0 mm
19° / -1°
🌨️ Snowy days in Steamboat Springs 2026 (May)
The average weather in Steamboat Springs in May
The weather in Steamboat Springs in May is very cold with temperatures between -1°C and 15°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of May in Steamboat Springs. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.
Please note that Steamboat Springs can expect a few days of snow in May.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Steamboat Springs in May 2026.
If you’re planning to visit Steamboat Springs in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Steamboat Springs before you arrive.
Temperatures
15° / -1°
Rainy Days
10
Snowy Days
2
Dry Days
19
Rainfall
62
mm
Sun Hours
7.3
Hrs
Historic average weather for May
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Explore the weather in Steamboat Springs in other months
Steamboat Springs annual weather
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2° / -14° | 12 | 12 | 8 | 55 mm | Awful | Steamboat Springs in January |
| February | -1° / -12° | 13 | 8 | 7 | 57 mm | Awful | Steamboat Springs in February |
| March | 4° / -8° | 10 | 13 | 9 | 58 mm | Awful | Steamboat Springs in March |
| April | 8° / -5° | 10 | 14 | 6 | 62 mm | Awful | Steamboat Springs in April |
| May | 15° / -1° | 10 | 19 | 2 | 62 mm | Bad | Steamboat Springs in May |
| June | 23° / 5° | 6 | 24 | 0 | 34 mm | Perfect | Steamboat Springs in June |
| July | 27° / 9° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 22 mm | Perfect | Steamboat Springs in July |
| August | 26° / 8° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 23 mm | Perfect | Steamboat Springs in August |
| September | 22° / 5° | 5 | 25 | 0 | 32 mm | Good | Steamboat Springs in September |
| October | 12° / -2° | 7 | 21 | 3 | 53 mm | Awful | Steamboat Springs in October |
| November | 5° / -9° | 9 | 15 | 6 | 50 mm | Awful | Steamboat Springs in November |
| December | -2° / -14° | 13 | 10 | 8 | 70 mm | Awful | Steamboat Springs in December |
Temperatures in Steamboat Springs in May
Rain in Steamboat Springs in May
Weather in Steamboat Springs in May - FAQ
What is the average temperature in Steamboat Springs in May?
The average temperature in Steamboat Springs in May is -1/15° C.
What is the chance of rain in Steamboat Springs in May?
On average, there are 10 rainy days in Steamboat Springs during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Steamboat Springs?
The weather in Steamboat Springs in May is bad.
Can it snow in Steamboat Springs in May?
On average, there are 2 snowy days in Steamboat Springs in May.
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