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

How is May weather typically in Ketchikan? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Ketchikan includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 12°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 7°C.

Precipitation

Ketchikan in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 174 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 185 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Ketchikan. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ketchikan, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 174 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 185 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Annette Island, the United States of America (34 KM, 21 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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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?

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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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