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Carowinds crowd calendar, May 2027

May 202731 days forecast

Carowinds is typically moderately busy in May 2027, averaging 46% crowd level. The quietest day is Thu 6 May at 36%, and the busiest is Sat 15 May at 64%.

Best day to visit in May

Thursday 6 May

May 2027 is typically moderately busy at Carowinds, averaging 46% crowd level. The busiest is Saturday 15 May at 64%.

36%crowds
Next bestTue 4 May 38%Wed 5 May 38%Tue 25 May 40%

Carowinds is typically moderately busy in May 2027, averaging around 46% crowd levels. The quietest day to visit is predicted to be Thursday 6th (about 36%), while the busiest is Saturday 15th (about 64%). Weekdays are noticeably quieter than weekends, so a midweek visit means shorter queues.

Wondering how busy Carowinds will be in May 2027? This calendar predicts crowd levels day by day. The lower the score, the shorter the queues, so pick a quiet day and ride more. Estimated from historical data

Daily crowd levels and opening hours for Carowinds, May 2027
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
159%*BusierEst.23 min queues250%*TypicalEst.17 min queues
342%*TypicalEst.14 min queues438%*TypicalEst.12 min queues538%*TypicalEst.12 min queues636%*QuieterEst.12 min queues749%*TypicalEst.17 min queues861%*BusierEst.24 min queues947%*TypicalEst.16 min queues
1042%*TypicalEst.14 min queues1143%*TypicalEst.14 min queues1242%*TypicalEst.14 min queues1342%*TypicalEst.14 min queues1452%*BusierEst.19 min queues1564%*BusierEst.26 min queues1650%*TypicalEst.17 min queues
1743%*TypicalEst.14 min queues1843%*TypicalEst.14 min queues1943%*TypicalEst.14 min queues2043%*TypicalEst.14 min queues2150%*TypicalEst.17 min queues2247%*TypicalEst.16 min queues2344%*TypicalEst.15 min queues
2443%*TypicalEst.14 min queues2540%*TypicalEst.13 min queues2643%*TypicalEst.14 min queues2747%*TypicalEst.16 min queues2849%*TypicalEst.17 min queues2956%*BusierEst.21 min queues3049%*TypicalEst.17 min queues
3144%*TypicalEst.15 min queues
  1. Sat1Hours unavailable59%*Est.Busier23 min queues
  2. Sun2Hours unavailable50%*Est.Typical17 min queues
  3. Mon3Hours unavailable42%*Est.Typical14 min queues
  4. Tue4Hours unavailable38%*Est.Typical12 min queues
  5. Wed5Hours unavailable38%*Est.Typical12 min queues
  6. Thu6Hours unavailable36%*Est.Quieter12 min queues
  7. Fri7Hours unavailable49%*Est.Typical17 min queues
  8. Sat8Hours unavailable61%*Est.Busier24 min queues
  9. Sun9Hours unavailable47%*Est.Typical16 min queues
  10. Mon10Hours unavailable42%*Est.Typical14 min queues
  11. Tue11Hours unavailable43%*Est.Typical14 min queues
  12. Wed12Hours unavailable42%*Est.Typical14 min queues
  13. Thu13Hours unavailable42%*Est.Typical14 min queues
  14. Fri14Hours unavailable52%*Est.Busier19 min queues
  15. Sat15Hours unavailable64%*Est.Busier26 min queues
  16. Sun16Hours unavailable50%*Est.Typical17 min queues
  17. Mon17Hours unavailable43%*Est.Typical14 min queues
  18. Tue18Hours unavailable43%*Est.Typical14 min queues
  19. Wed19Hours unavailable43%*Est.Typical14 min queues
  20. Thu20Hours unavailable43%*Est.Typical14 min queues
  21. Fri21Hours unavailable50%*Est.Typical17 min queues
  22. Sat22Hours unavailable47%*Est.Typical16 min queues
  23. Sun23Hours unavailable44%*Est.Typical15 min queues
  24. Mon24Hours unavailable43%*Est.Typical14 min queues
  25. Tue25Hours unavailable40%*Est.Typical13 min queues
  26. Wed26Hours unavailable43%*Est.Typical14 min queues
  27. Thu27Hours unavailable47%*Est.Typical16 min queues
  28. Fri28Hours unavailable49%*Est.Typical17 min queues
  29. Sat29Hours unavailable56%*Est.Busier21 min queues
  30. Sun30Hours unavailable49%*Est.Typical17 min queues
  31. Mon31Hours unavailable44%*Est.Typical15 min queues
Quietest 0-15%Quieter 15-35%Typical 35-65%Busier 65-88%Busiest 88-100%

Crowd levels are estimated from this park's own recorded queue times and may not always be right. Opening hours come from the park and can change. Always check the park's own site before travelling. We score every past forecast against what the queues actually did and publish the result in the crowd forecast accuracy ledger.

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Frequently asked

When is the quietest day to visit Carowinds in May 2027?

Thursday 6th is predicted to be the quietest day to visit Carowinds in May 2027, at around 36% crowd levels.

When is Carowinds busiest in May 2027?

Saturday 15th is predicted to be the busiest day at Carowinds in May 2027, at around 64% crowd levels.

How busy is Carowinds in May 2027?

On average, Carowinds is moderately busy in May 2027 - around 46% crowd levels. Weekdays are usually quieter than weekends.

Is Carowinds busier on weekends?

Yes - Carowinds is typically busier at weekends than midweek in May 2027. Visit on a weekday for shorter queues.

What is the best time to visit Carowinds?

The best time to visit Carowinds is on its quietest predicted days - Thursday 6th is the quietest in May 2027 (about 36%). Arriving at opening also means the shortest waits.