Weather in May 2026

Sierra Nevada weather in May 2026

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
Temperatures
9° / 2°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
3
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
2
Dry Days
Dry Days
26
Rainfall
Rainfall
28
mm
10.8
Sun Hours
10.8
Hrs

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
February 21° / 8° 1 27 0 26 mm
Good
March 18° / 7° 2 29 0 20 mm
Good
April 13° / 4° 2 27 1 26 mm
Ok
May 9° / 2° 3 26 2 28 mm
Bad
June 5° / -1° 4 19 8 37 mm
Awful
July 4° / -3° 5 17 10 34 mm
Awful
August 6° / -1° 4 20 7 33 mm
Awful
September 10° / 1° 3 24 4 26 mm
Bad
October 13° / 2° 2 26 2 23 mm
Bad
November 17° / 4° 2 28 0 21 mm
Good
December 19° / 7° 1 29 0 17 mm
Good
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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