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

How does the weather in Palmer usually fare in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Palmer generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 11°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Palmer in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 9 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 289 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Palmer, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 289 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Anchorage, the United States of America (68 KM, 42 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

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

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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