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Weather · May

Castle Rock weather in May

Average highs of 68°F, lows of 42°F and 2.0 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is Castle Rock’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 68°F and lows of 42°F. That is 9° warmer than April, and 5° above the yearly average high.

Average high
68°F
Average low
42°F
Precipitation
2.0 in
Wet days
8
Snow
1.1 in
Sunrise · sunset
5:46 AM · 8:05 PM

May across the year

  1. 46°18°Jan
  2. 47°20°Feb
  3. 54°27°Mar
  4. 59°33°Apr
  5. 68°42°May
  6. 80°51°Jun
  7. 86°56°Jul
  8. 84°55°Aug
  9. 77°47°Sep
  10. 65°35°Oct
  11. 54°26°Nov
  12. 46°18°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in May

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.

May is good for

See Castle Rock

A look around town before you go.

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Hiking up to the Rock

The short climb in Rock Park toward the butte that gives the town its name, with views over downtown. A Short shared by Espi Agency | Colorado Real Estate.

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May compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
April59°F33°F2.1 in
May68°F42°F2.0 in
June80°F51°F2.2 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Castle Rock and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Castle Rock in May?

Average highs are 68°F and average lows 42°F, for a daily mean of 55°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Castle Rock in May?

May averages 2.0 in of precipitation over about 8 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Castle Rock in May?

Yes, about 1.1 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Castle Rock in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:46 AM and sets about 8:05 PM, for roughly 14.3 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit Castle Rock?

Yes. May is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Castle Rock station (3.8 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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