Whitehorse weather in May (Yukon, Canada)

What's the typical weather in Whitehorse for May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In May, Whitehorse tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 14°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 1°C.

Precipitation

Whitehorse in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. This month experiences about 7 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 252 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 your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with 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 Whitehorse climate page with graphs.

 

Whitehorse, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 32 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 38%  

Sunshine 252 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 47%  

Where to go in Canada in May

Find out more about the weather in Canada 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.

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

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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