Whitehorse weather in May (Yukon, Canada)

How is the weather in Whitehorse in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Whitehorse generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 14°C, while night temperatures can drop to 1°C.

Whitehorse in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 7 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 252 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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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 Whitehorse 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.

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

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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