North Pole weather in May (Alaska, United States of America)

What's the typical weather in North Pole for May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In May, North Pole usually has moderate temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 17°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 5°C.

Precipitation

North Pole in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 24 mm for the month. You can typically expect 7 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 318 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 prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

North Pole, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 24 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 50% *  

Sunshine 318 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Fairbanks, the United States of America (25 KM, 15 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?

For visitors traveling to North Pole, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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