Carcross weather in May (Yukon, Canada)

Looking to travel to Carcross 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, Carcross generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 11°C, while nights can cool down to about 0°C.

Carcross in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 31 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 6 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 252 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Carcross, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 19%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 31 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 38% *  
SunshineSunshine 252 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47% *  
* Data from: Whitehorse, Canada (62 KM, 38 Miles).

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.

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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 Carcross in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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