Girdwood weather in May (Alaska, United States of America)

Thinking of visiting Girdwood in May? Check the weather first! Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Girdwood generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 6°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -1°C.

Precipitation

Girdwood in May usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 289 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Girdwood. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Girdwood, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 289 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Anchorage, the United States of America (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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