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

Thinking of visiting Gustavus in May? Check the weather first! See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

May in Gustavus generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Gustavus in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 230 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Gustavus. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gustavus, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

Data from: Juneau, the United States of America (67 KM, 41 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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