Alert weather in May (Canada)

Curious about the May weather in Alert? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Alert generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. Daytime temperatures hover around -6°C, while nights can cool down to about -11°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Alert in May usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly of the month will see snowfall.

With around 428 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Alert climate page with graphs.

 

Alert, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Precipitation 18 mm  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 428 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 56%  

Where to go in Canada in May

Find out more about the weather in Canada in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Alert in May?

Visitors traveling to Alert should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Alert.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Canada? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Canada. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.