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

What can you expect from the weather in Girdwood during May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Girdwood generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 6°C, while night temperatures can drop to -1°C.

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

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 289 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 148 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
SunshineSunshine 289 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 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 Girdwood in May?

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 in May.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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