Yellowknife weather in May (Northwest Territories, Canada)

Curious about the May weather in Yellowknife? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Yellowknife generally has low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -0°C.

Yellowknife in May usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 22 mm for the month. Typically around 6 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

With around 335 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Yellowknife climate page with graphs.

 

Yellowknife, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 22 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 45%  

Sunshine 335 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 60%  

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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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 Yellowknife in May?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

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

2/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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