Hot Springs · May
Hot Springs in May
May is a good time to visit Hot Springs — quieter than April, quieter than June.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
A comfortable middle ground: some company on popular trails, but no gridlock.
About 58% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical May visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
May weather
- Avg high
- —
- Avg low
- —
- Precipitation
- 6.2"
- Sunrise
- 5:09 AM
- Sunset
- 7:08 PM
- Daylight
- 14h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, HOT SPRINGS 2.3 S, AR US
What's open
Hot Springs in May: access
Arlington Lawn, Grand Promenade, sidewalks on Bathhouse Row, Reserve Street, and Fountain Street, except for walk through traffic, are open from to 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, daily. Roads to Hot Springs Mountain, North Mountain and West Mountain Summit are open to vehicle traffic from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.
No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
No current alerts or closures reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Hot Springs crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in May
FAQ
Hot Springs in May
How busy is Hot Springs in May?
May rates 6/10 for crowds (Moderate) at Hot Springs National Park — about 58% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 203,362.
What is the weather like at Hot Springs in May?
In May, Hot Springs averages a high of 0°F and a low of 0°F, with about 6.2 inches of precipitation.