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Kotzebue weather in May (Alaska, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Kotzebue as May approaches? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In May, Kotzebue typically experiences low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 3°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -3°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Kotzebue in May usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. On average, there are about 5 days with snow/rain during this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Kotzebue. June and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, July, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kotzebue, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 18%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 20 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  

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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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.

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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