Nunavut weather in May

Planning a getaway to Nunavut this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Nunavut in May?

Nunavut is a region in Canada. May in Nunavut generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 1°C and nighttime temperatures around -6°C in Iqaluit. In many regions in Canada, May is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

May is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 45 mm in Iqaluit. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 182 hours of sunlight expected in Iqaluit. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For specific regional insights in Nunavut for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Nunavut climate page.

Where to go in Nunavut in May

Find the average weather conditions in May for the most popular destinations in Nunavut on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Nunavut

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Nunavut?

Average weather in Iqaluit

In May Iqaluit generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Iqaluit
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
-8°C 
-15°C 
222 hours 
34 mm 
12 days 
poor 
1°C 
-6°C 
182 hours 
45 mm 
12 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
7°C 
1°C 
201 hours 
65 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Iqaluit

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Is May the best time to visit Nunavut?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Nunavut with often poor weather in Iqaluit.

On average, the best time to visit Nunavut is in July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Iqaluit.

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