Overall on the next 14 days there will be 1 days with snow in Sierra Nevada and a total of 1.7 cm of snow.
It will be snowy on the following days:
Sierra Nevada weather in May 2026
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Saturday
May 23
0 mm
8° / 4°
Sunday
May 24
0 mm
7° / 2°
Monday
May 25
0 mm
8° / 4°
Tuesday
May 26
0 mm
8° / 6°
Wednesday
May 27
0 mm
9° / 3°
Thursday
May 28
0 mm
8° / 5°
Friday
May 29
0.3 mm
10° / 7°
Saturday
May 30
0 mm
7° / 4°
Sunday
May 31
0 mm
3° / 0°
Monday
Jun 1
0 mm
2° / -1°
Tuesday
Jun 2
1.7 cm
0° / -2°
Wednesday
Jun 3
0 mm
3° / 0°
Thursday
Jun 4
0 mm
7° / 2°
Friday
Jun 5
0 mm
8° / 6°
🌨️ Snowy days in Sierra Nevada 2026 (May)
The average weather in Sierra Nevada in May
The weather in Sierra Nevada in May is very cold with temperatures between 2°C and 9°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Sierra Nevada 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.
Please note that Sierra Nevada can expect a few days of snow in May.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Sierra Nevada in May 2026.
If you’re planning to visit Sierra Nevada in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Sierra Nevada before you arrive.
Temperatures
9° / 2°
Rainy Days
3
Snowy Days
2
Dry Days
26
Rainfall
28
mm
Sun Hours
10.8
Hrs
Historic average weather for May
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Explore the weather in Sierra Nevada in other months
Sierra Nevada annual weather
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 8° | 1 | 30 | 0 | 16 mm | Good | Sierra Nevada in January |
| February | 21° / 8° | 1 | 27 | 0 | 26 mm | Good | Sierra Nevada in February |
| March | 18° / 7° | 2 | 29 | 0 | 20 mm | Good | Sierra Nevada in March |
| April | 13° / 4° | 2 | 27 | 1 | 26 mm | Ok | Sierra Nevada in April |
| May | 9° / 2° | 3 | 26 | 2 | 28 mm | Bad | Sierra Nevada in May |
| June | 5° / -1° | 4 | 19 | 8 | 37 mm | Awful | Sierra Nevada in June |
| July | 4° / -3° | 5 | 17 | 10 | 34 mm | Awful | Sierra Nevada in July |
| August | 6° / -1° | 4 | 20 | 7 | 33 mm | Awful | Sierra Nevada in August |
| September | 10° / 1° | 3 | 24 | 4 | 26 mm | Bad | Sierra Nevada in September |
| October | 13° / 2° | 2 | 26 | 2 | 23 mm | Bad | Sierra Nevada in October |
| November | 17° / 4° | 2 | 28 | 0 | 21 mm | Good | Sierra Nevada in November |
| December | 19° / 7° | 1 | 29 | 0 | 17 mm | Good | Sierra Nevada in December |
Temperatures in Sierra Nevada in May
Rain in Sierra Nevada in May
Weather in Sierra Nevada in May - FAQ
What is the average temperature in Sierra Nevada in May?
The average temperature in Sierra Nevada in May is 2/9° C.
What is the chance of rain in Sierra Nevada in May?
On average, there are 3 rainy days in Sierra Nevada during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Sierra Nevada?
The weather in Sierra Nevada in May is bad.
Can it snow in Sierra Nevada in May?
On average, there are 2 snowy days in Sierra Nevada in May.
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