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Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve weather in May (Alaska, United States of America)

What's the typical weather in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve for May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 6°C, while nights can cool down to about 1°C.

Precipitation

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 232 mm for the month. You can typically expect 12 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

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 Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve climate page with graphs.

 

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 232 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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