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

Planning a trip to Palmer in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Palmer generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 11°C, while night temperatures can drop to 1°C.

Palmer in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 289 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Palmer in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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