Inuvik weather in May (Northwest Territories, Canada)

How's the weather trend in Inuvik as May approaches? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Inuvik generally includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about -3°C.

Precipitation

Inuvik in May usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 7 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 297 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Inuvik, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 19 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 59%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 297 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Canada in May

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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