Temperature in Alaska in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Alaska, the United States of America this May.

Alaska, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from -1°C (30°F) in Point Barrow to 17°C (63°F) in North Pole. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in North Pole and -6°C (21°F) in Point Barrow.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Alaska, the United States of America in May?

To get a sense of May's typical temperatures in the key spots of Alaska, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Best Places to Visit in Alaska in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Alaska temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Alaska, the United States of America in May?

Expect daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Anchorage. That makes May a low month for Alaska, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in Alaska, the United States of America in May?

Nighttime temperatures in Anchorage typically drop to around 4°C (39°F) in May.

What is the warmest city in May in Alaska, the United States of America?

From a thorough analysis of our records, North Pole clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 17°C (63°F), and evenings that remain near 5°C (41°F).

What is the coldest city in May in Alaska, the United States of America?

When looking through our records, we find that Point Barrow stands out as the coolest city in Alaska, the United States of America for the month of May. Daytime highs average -1°C (30°F) and it cools down to about -6°C (21°F) at night.

How much sun does Alaska, the United States of America get in May?

Anchorage usually sees around 289 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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