Inuvik weather in May (Northwest Territories, Canada)

How is the weather in Inuvik in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

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

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

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 297 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Inuvik in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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