Point Barrow weather in May (Alaska, United States of America)

Is Point Barrow a good destination in May, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, Point Barrow typically experiences very low temperatures and low snowfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around -1°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -6°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Point Barrow in May usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. This month experiences about of snow according to historical data.

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

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

 

Point Barrow, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Precipitation 18 mm  

Humidity 87%  

Windspeed 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.

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?

Visitors traveling to Point Barrow should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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