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Breckenridge in May

A good month — score 74 of 100

Typical May days in Breckenridge reach about 58°F with nights near 26°F; about 6 inches of snow falls in a typical month.

What to pack for Breckenridge in May

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 26°F.
• Layers — afternoons run about 32° warmer than mornings.
• A compact rain layer — about 10 days see rain in a typical May.
• Insulated boots and a winter kit — a typical May brings about 6 inches of snow.
• Ski kit or rental reservations — this is prime season.

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May vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Breckenridge

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.