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Wyoming weather in May

The state broadly agrees with itself in May: afternoons run 60° in Jackson Hole and 60° in Yellowstone, with everywhere else in between.

Based on 2 weather stations. Two stations, both in the mountainous northwest corner where visitors go — the high plains that make up most of Wyoming aren’t measured here.

Jackson Hole & the Tetons

Highs near 60°, nights around 32°, and 1.8 in of rain in a typical May.

Place Highs / lows Wet days Snow The short version
Jackson Hole 60° / 32° 6 0.6 in Mud, meltwater, and the first bears back on the flats.

Yellowstone Country

Highs near 60°, nights around 35°, and 1.8 in of rain in a typical May.

Place Highs / lows Wet days Snow The short version
Yellowstone 60° / 35° 6 1.7 in Calves and cubs everywhere, and the high country still buried.

Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.

Where to go in May, across the whole country ›