Weather on May 1 at Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain National Park
Based on 53 years of data from Estes Park, CO
Elevation Note: Rocky Mountain sits at 8,000 ft. Expect temperatures 28°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Estes Park, CO at a lower elevation.
Planning Your Visit
May 1st in Rocky Mountain National Park (via Estes Park, CO) typically brings cool spring weather, with average highs around 54°F and lows near 30°F. Over 53 years of records, the warmest May 1st was in 1992 (60°F average), while the coldest was 2004 (27°F) — a 33°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 38% of recorded May 1st dates, with snow falling 23% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 12.3"). The last decade has been 6.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 6.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 1st in Rocky Mountain? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60°F | 34°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 2024 | 59°F | 34°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2023 | 60°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2022 | 49°F | 21°F | -- | -- |
| 2021 | 76°F | 44°F | -- | -- |
| 2020 | 74°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2019 | 40°F | 19°F | 3" | 1.2" |
| 2018 | 63°F | 36°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2017 | 48°F | 21°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 32°F | 25°F | 0.05" | 0.2" |
| 2015 | 70°F | 39°F | 0.08" | 0" |
| 2014 | 43°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2013 | 53°F | 24°F | 3.53" | 12.3" |
| 2012 | 65°F | 43°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2011 | 38°F | 22°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2010 | 37°F | 26°F | 0.08" | 0.5" |
| 2009 | 51°F | 32°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2008 | 67°F | 30°F | 0.08" | 0.4" |
| 2007 | 73°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 59°F | 31°F | 0.2" | 0" |
| 2005 | 36°F | 21°F | 0.28" | 1.3" |
| 2004 | 32°F | 21°F | 0.48" | 1.8" |
| 2003 | 52°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2002 | 68°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 59°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 36°F | 20°F | 0.1" | 0.4" |
| 1999 | 34°F | 25°F | 3.33" | 9.7" |
| 1998 | 59°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1997 | 40°F | 29°F | 0.03" | 0.2" |
| 1996 | 46°F | 28°F | 0.1" | 0.3" |
| 1995 | 46°F | 27°F | 0" | 0.2" |
| 1994 | 51°F | 28°F | 0.28" | 0" |
| 1993 | 46°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 77°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 60°F | 19°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 41°F | 24°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 57°F | 19°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 64°F | 35°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1986 | 71°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 62°F | 30°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 52°F | 40°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1983 | 48°F | 35°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 66°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 68°F | 30°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 42°F | 32°F | 1.88" | 0" |
| 1979 | 55°F | 33°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1978 | 44°F | 32°F | 0.79" | -- |
| 1977 | 63°F | 37°F | 0.15" | 0" |
| 1976 | 59°F | 24°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1975 | 51°F | 19°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 64°F | 24°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 53°F | 24°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 64°F | 24°F | 0" | 0" |