Dawson City weather in May (Yukon, Canada)

Looking to travel to Dawson City 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, Dawson City generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 46 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  

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 Dawson City 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. 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 in May.

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

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