Fayetteville in May
Great time to visit
May rivals April as the best month to visit. The weather is nearly perfect and everything is in full bloom, though you'll pay premium prices.
Weather
May keeps the great weather going with warm days and cool nights perfect for sleeping. Humidity starts building but stays tolerable, and you'll see about 10 rainy days that usually come as quick thunderstorms. Everything is lush and green.
26°C high14°C low10 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$125/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Mayfest arts festival
- •University of Arkansas graduation
- •Memorial Day weekend events
- •Farmers market season kicks into high gear
May Tips
- •Pack a light rain jacket for afternoon storms
- •Graduation weekend (mid-May) is crazy expensive - avoid if possible
- •This is prime camping and hiking weather
All Months
April through June gives you perfect weather and blooming dogwoods throughout the Ozarks. September and October bring fall colors and football season—book hotels early because Razorback fans pack the town. Summer gets hot and humid, but that's when the Buffalo National River runs clearest for floating. Winter can be unpredictable. You might get 70-degree days perfect for hiking, or ice storms that shut everything down. Spring break in March brings crowds but also the best wildflower displays at nearby state parks.
Fayetteville Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
6/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
7/10
Budget
9/10
Luxury
4/10
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