See Polar Bears in Churchill Canada
Thousands of bears gather at the small town of Churchill. In the evening the northern lights give a light show against the dark evening sky. An unforgettable experience.
Churchill in May sees low temperatures, with highs around 3°C (37°F) and overnight lows of -4°C (25°F). Around 41 mm (1.6 in) of snow/rainfall is typical, so a light rain jacket is a sensible addition to your bag.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Churchill. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Churchill typically rise from around 0°C (32°F) at the start of May to approximately 8°C (46°F) by the end. Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -7°C (19°F) to 0°C (32°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Churchill spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 50 years of weather observations (1976-2026), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Churchill.
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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).
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Churchill in May. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. 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 Wind Speed
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