Alaska weather in May
Alaska weather in May
Day
11 °C
Night
3 °C
Sea
3 °C
Precipitation
52 mm
in month
Rainy days
10 days
in month
Daylight
17 hours
average
Sunshine
9 hours
average
Humidity
69 %
Day
11 °C
Night
3 °C
Sea
3 °C
Precipitation
52 mm
in month
Rainy days
10 days
in month
Daylight
17 hours
average
Sunshine
9 hours
average
Humidity
69 %
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Weather overview
In Alaska in May, the average air temperature ranges from 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) during the day to 2.6 °C (36.6 °F) at night. There are 10 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 52 mm (2.05 in).
Is May a good month to visit Alaska?
In May there are not good conditions to visit Alaska. A relatively low temperature of 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The night temperature of 2.6 °C (36.6 °F) is not inviting for evening and night activities except for visiting a bar and having beer or two.
What is the temperature in Alaska during the day in May?
In May in Alaska, the average daily temperatures will be 11.5 °C (52.7 °F). Don't forget a sweater and light or normal jacket, but also pack light clothing in case the temperatures are above average. The weather at this time can be somewhat changeable and a wide range of clothing can become handy.
What is the air temperature in May in Alaska at night?
The average night temperature in Alaska in May is 2.6 °C (36.6 °F). The nights will be cool, layers of clothes will be needed for evening and morning walks, the hotel should be equipped with heating.
What is the average number of rainy days in Alaska in May?
In May in Alaska, we can expect 10 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.3 days of the week, or in general - 33 % days.
How heavy is the precipitation in May in Alaska?
There is precipitation of 52 mm (2.05 in) in May in Alaska, which means 2 mm (0.07 in) rainfall per day on average.
Is May part of the dry season in Alaska?
No, May is not a dry month in Alaska, expect rain approximately 10 days in a month.
Is there a wet season in May in Alaska?
No, there is no wet season in May in Alaska - you can expect 10 days of rain during the month.
What level of humidity is to expect in Alaska in May?
In May in Alaska, expect humidity around 69 %.
How long is the day (from dawn till dusk) in Alaska in May?
The length of daylight in Alaska in May is 17 hours.
How windy is it in May in Alaska?
In Alaska in May, there will be an average wind scale of 3.4.
Is Alaska rainier in May than in June?
No, in Alaska in May it does not rain more than in June.
Is the temperature rising or falling in the course of time in May in Alaska?
Over the course of May in Alaska, the temperatures are rising from 8.9 °C (48.0 °F) at the beginning of the month to 13.3 °C (55.9 °F) at the end of the month.