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May in Carcross brings low temperatures, with highs of 11°C (52°F) and nights dropping to 0°C (32°F). Expect some rainfall, with around 31 mm (1.2 in) typical for the month.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, July typically offers the best circumstances for Carcross.
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49-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Carcross typically rise from around 10°C (50°F) at the start of May to approximately 16°C (61°F) by the end. Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from -1°C (30°F) to 5°C (41°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Carcross spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 20 years of weather observations in Carcross between 2006 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The weather can be unpredictable in May, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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