Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in May
May at Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument averages a daytime high near 82°F and an overnight low around 61°F, with about 5.9" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1× the park's average month, which makes May an average month here.
- Average low
- 61°F
- Average high
- 82°F
Range across the year: 32°F to 92°F
- Precipitation
- 5.9 in
- Daylight
- 13.8 hours
Roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in May: about 300 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2024 to 2025.
That makes May the 6th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the June peak (2.4×) and the January low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score May rates 71/100 ("Good"). Our recommended month is October: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 71°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 16.7 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 45% of annual visitors, choosing May instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 13.8 hours of daylight in May to explore — between the 9.7-hour midwinter low and the 14.3-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 3,763 recreation visits, up 7.1% from 3,513 in 2024.
How May compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 74°F / 51°F | 1.0× Average | 67 Good |
| May | 82°F / 61°F | 1.0× Average | 71 Good |
| June | 90°F / 69°F | 2.4× Very busy | 28 Poor |
All twelve months at Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley in May
The National Park Service tags 4 Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley activities for spring. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Get Started at the Sumner Visitor Center · 30-60 minutes
- More to See in Illinois
- Visit Graball Landing
- Visit the Illinois Unit · 30-60 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
May averages a daytime high near 82°F and an overnight low around 61°F at Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, with about 5.9 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 16.7 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
May is average at Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (about 1.0× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 71/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is June and the quietest is January. May sits at about 1.0× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical May sees about 0,000 recreation visits at Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2024–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2024–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.