Weather in Alaska in may 2025

Below, find the the weather forecast for the month of may for most popular cities in Alaska. These forecasts are statistics for the month of may from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.



Where to go in Alaska in may?

Where to go in Alaska in may: destination map

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Where should you go in Alaska in may when it comes to the weather?

Remember:
The climate in Alaska in may ranges from tolerable to very bad depending on the region and city.

That month is not the best month to travel to in Alaska. The weather in Ketchikan, Anchorage, Fairbanks and Tok is quite correct. The sun is not there all the time and you might make you wet by rain often. However, if you don't plan a beach and sun trip but rather sightseeing or hiking, this climate may be enough. In addition, there are definitely fewer tourists dyring this month of may.

But it is finally better than in Anchor Point, Haines, Kenai, Nome, Hooper Bay, Dillingham, Kodiak, Healy, Barrow, Sitka, Dutch Harbor, Valdez and Sand Point and surrounding areas where the climate is even worse. It is not advisable to go to these areas in may.



Climate in Alaska in may

Climate in Anchorage in may

In may, maximum temperature is 54°F and minimum temperature is 43°F (for an average temperature of 49°F). The climate is rather cool here in may, but it is bearable when dressing hot. With just 1.3in over 1 days, the rain will not be a problem for your journey.
With a correct weather, may is okay (but not good month) for traveling in this locality.

May
Average temperature 49°F
Highest temperature 54°F
Lowest temperature 43°F
Sea temperature 43°F
Rainfall 1.3in
Number of days with rainfall 1 day(s)
(4%)
Humidity 77%
Daily sunshine hours 17
Cloud cover 39%
Length of day 17:32
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net bad
more information about the climate in Anchorage in may

Climate in Fairbanks in may

In the month of may, maximum temperature is 59°F and minimum temperature is 45°F (for an average temperature of 52°F). The climate is quite cool in that area in the month of may, but it is bearable by dressing warm. With barely 1.4in over 2 days, it rains very little during your holidays.
With proper weather, the month of may is okay (but not the best month) for traveling in this city in Alaska.

May
Average temperature 52°F
Highest temperature 59°F
Lowest temperature 45°F
Rainfall 1.4in
Number of days with rainfall 2 day(s)
(6%)
Humidity 70%
Daily sunshine hours 18
Cloud cover 40%
Length of day 18:45
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable
more information about the climate in Fairbanks in may

Climate in Anchor Point in may

In the month of may, the mean temperature in Anchor Point is 45°F (maximum temperature is 49°F and minimum temperature is 43°F). The climate is fairly fresh here in this month, but it is endurable by dressing hot. With 3.5in over 6 days, you will experience some showers for your vacations. But this is reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With an unfavorable weather, may is not recommended month to go there.

May
Average temperature 45°F
Highest temperature 49°F
Lowest temperature 43°F
Sea temperature 42°F
Rainfall 3.5in
Number of days with rainfall 6 day(s)
(19%)
Humidity 82%
Daily sunshine hours 16
Cloud cover 51%
Length of day 17:09
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net bad
more information about the climate in Anchor Point in may

Climate in Barrow in may

In may, the mean temperature in Barrow is 27°F (maximum temperature is 31°F and minimum temperature is 23°F). The climate is quite cold here in the month of may. Bring warm clothes! With just 0.9in over 1 days, rain may be scarce throughout your stay.

May
Average temperature 27°F
Highest temperature 31°F
Lowest temperature 23°F
Rainfall 0.9in
Number of days with rainfall 1 day(s)
(4%)
Humidity 93%
Daily sunshine hours 3
Cloud cover 66%
Length of day 00:00
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Barrow in may

Climate in Dillingham in may

In may, maximum temperature is 54°F and minimum temperature is 41°F (for an average temperature of 47°F). The climate is rather cold in this location in the month of may, but it is endurable when dressing cosy. With 3.8in over 6 days, rain may occur for your journey. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With an unfavorable weather, the month of may is not the best time to go in this city in Alaska.

May
Average temperature 47°F
Highest temperature 54°F
Lowest temperature 41°F
Sea temperature 40°F
Rainfall 3.8in
Number of days with rainfall 6 day(s)
(19%)
Humidity 81%
Daily sunshine hours 15
Cloud cover 58%
Length of day 16:58
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Dillingham in may


All cities in Alaska in may

Anchorage in maybad weather
Fairbanks in maytolerable weather
Anchor Point in maybad weather
Barrow in mayvery bad weather
Dillingham in mayvery bad weather
Dutch Harbor in mayvery bad weather
Healy in mayvery bad weather
Hooper Bay in mayvery bad weather
Ketchikan in maytolerable weather
Tok in maytolerable weather
Cordova in maybad weather
Denali National Park in mayvery bad weather
Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) in mayvery bad weather
Gates of the Arctic National Park in mayvery bad weather
Goodnews Bay in mayvery bad weather
Haines in mayvery bad weather
Katmai National Park in mayvery bad weather
Kenai in maybad weather
Kobuk Valley National Park in mayvery bad weather
Kodiak in mayvery bad weather
Kotzebue in mayvery bad weather
Lake Clark National Park in mayvery bad weather
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Weather data for Alaska in may:

Weather data for Alaska in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Alaska. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Alaska can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Alaska.


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