Iqaluit weather in May (Nunavut, Canada)
Planning a trip to Iqaluit in May? This guide provides all the details you need.
In May, Iqaluit typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -6°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.
Iqaluit in May usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 12 days.
The area enjoys a balanced 182 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Iqaluit. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Iqaluit climate page with graphs.
Iqaluit, monthly averages in May
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So, what should you wear in Iqaluit 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.
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