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May in Inuvik brings low temperatures, with highs of 7°C (45°F) and nights dropping to -3°C (27°F). Expect some snow/rainfall, with around 19 mm (0.7 in) typical for the month.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, July typically offers the best circumstances for Inuvik.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Inuvik typically rise from around -1°C (30°F) at the start of May to approximately 12°C (54°F) by the end. Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -9°C (16°F) to 3°C (37°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Inuvik spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 50 years of weather records for Inuvik, the following extremes were recorded between 1976 and 2026.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Cold weather calls for smart layering in May. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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