Denali National Park in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Denali National Park in may 2025
The weather in Denali National Park in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 77.6cm
Weather at 6am
40°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
26%
13%
8%
Weather at 12pm
43°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
27%
10%
8%
Weather at 6pm
43°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
24%
16%
9%
Weather at 3am
38°F
41%
30%
9%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Denali National Park in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Denali National Park in may.
The climate of Denali National Park in may is very bad
In may in Denali National Park, the climate is quite dry (with 1.7in of rainfall over 2 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 1.8in of rainfall over 2 days.
The climate is quite cold in this location this month. Plan to cover you well! Temperatures are up to 47°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 40°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Denali National Park is 43°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Denali National Park in the month of may with a maximum record of 70°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 13°F in 2012. You need to prepare to have about 7 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 23% of time.
In may in Denali National Park, the days on average last 18:06. The sun rises at 03:59 and sets at 22:05.
May: another location in Alaska?
If you want to go to Alaska in may, there are destinations with better weather than Denali National Park:
In may, Fairbanks, Ketchikan, Tok and Tanana have a tolerable climate, but better than Denali National Park.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Denali National Park in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 13°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (5%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.4in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 77.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.13km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 17 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:59 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 22:05 | ||||
| Length of day | 18:06 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Denali National Park in may 2024:
32°F to 40°F
32°F to 45°F
32°F to 40°F
34°F to 40°F
38°F to 45°F
36°F to 43°F
34°F to 45°F
32°F to 41°F
31°F to 36°F
29°F to 32°F
31°F to 38°F
34°F to 41°F
34°F to 40°F
38°F to 50°F
38°F to 49°F
38°F to 45°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 49°F
36°F to 43°F
40°F to 52°F
34°F to 43°F
34°F to 40°F
40°F to 43°F
36°F to 43°F
41°F to 50°F
41°F to 52°F
41°F to 50°F
38°F to 49°F
43°F to 49°F
40°F to 54°F
41°F to 56°F
Map: other cities in Alaska in may
Cities near Denali National Park:
| Healy in may | very bad weather |
| Anchorage in may | bad weather |
| Tanana in may | tolerable weather |
| Fairbanks in may | tolerable weather |
| Kenai in may | bad weather |
| Valdez in may | very bad weather |
| Lake Clark National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Anchor Point in may | bad weather |
| Cordova in may | bad weather |
| Tok in may | tolerable weather |
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Gates of the Arctic National Park in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Denali National Park
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Weather data for Denali National Park in may:
Weather data for Denali National Park for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Denali National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Denali National Park can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Denali National Park.