Dawson City weather in May (Yukon, Canada)

What does the weather outlook for Dawson City look like in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

May in Dawson City generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C.

Precipitation

Dawson City in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

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

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

 

Dawson City, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Where to go in Canada in May

Find out more about the weather in Canada 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?

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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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