Bryce Canyon · May
Bryce Canyon in May
May is the busiest time to visit Bryce Canyon — busier than April, quieter than June.
Expect peak crowds (9/10), highs near 63°F, about 14.2 hours of daylight, and 2 seasonal closures in effect.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.
About 90% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Oct 2026 · alerts checked Oct 18, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical May visits vs. the year
May draws about 13% of Bryce Canyon’s yearly visitors.
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
May weather
- Avg high
- 63°F
- Avg low
- 37°F
- Precipitation
- 0.9"
- Sunrise
- 5:19 AM
- Sunset
- 7:31 PM
- Daylight
- 14.2h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, BRYCE CANYON NP HQRS, UT US
What's open
Bryce Canyon in May: access
Bryce Canyon National Park is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
Seasonal closures may apply:
- Information
Dump Station Closed for Season
The dump station has closed due to early freezing temperatures. Please make other arrangements. Drinking fountains are also in the process of being winterized for the same reason. Please plan appropriately.
- Park Closure
Trail Closures Due to Recent Rains
Wall Street is closed until further notice. Other park trails are open, but hikers are urged to use caution.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Caution
Current Fire Restrictions
Fires are only allowed in established fire pits.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Bryce Canyon crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in May
FAQ
Bryce Canyon in May
How busy is Bryce Canyon in May?
May rates 9/10 for crowds (Peak) at Bryce Canyon National Park — about 90% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 298,226.
What is the weather like at Bryce Canyon in May?
In May, Bryce Canyon averages a high of 63°F and a low of 37°F, with about 0.9 inches of precipitation.
How much does it cost to visit Bryce Canyon?
Entrance to Bryce Canyon costs $35 (Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants.).
When is Bryce Canyon least crowded?
Bryce Canyon is quietest in January and February. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Bryce Canyon get in May?
In mid-May, Bryce Canyon gets about 14.2 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 5:19 AM and sunset around 7:31 PM.