Dawson City in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Dawson City in may 2025
The weather in Dawson City in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 35.1cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
35%
9%
7%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
35%
13%
7%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
33%
18%
6%
Weather at 3am
34°F
34%
31%
11%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Dawson City in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Dawson City in may.
The climate of Dawson City in may is tolerable
the weather in Dawson City in may is rather dry (with 1.5in of precipitation over 2 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.2in of rainfall over 2 days.
The climate is relatively cool there the month of may, but it is tolerable by dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 59°F. The minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Dawson City is 52°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Dawson City in the month of may with a maximum record of 83°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 7°F in 2013. You need to prepare to have about 3 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 10% of time.
In may in Dawson City, the days on average last 18:27. Sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset is at 23:29.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not the best) to go in Dawson City in Canada.
Dawson City: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Dawson City. more information
May: another location in Canada?
If you want to go to Canada in may, there are destinations with better weather than Dawson City:
In may, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto, Niagara Falls (Ontario), Brampton and Victoria have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Dawson City in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 83°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 7°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 10km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.9in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 35.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 69% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.25km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:02 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 23:29 | ||||
| Length of day | 18:27 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Dawson City in may 2024:
34°F to 54°F
38°F to 54°F
38°F to 56°F
43°F to 56°F
40°F to 61°F
36°F to 52°F
41°F to 52°F
31°F to 52°F
38°F to 54°F
31°F to 47°F
38°F to 52°F
40°F to 45°F
38°F to 47°F
34°F to 56°F
36°F to 59°F
43°F to 63°F
43°F to 63°F
45°F to 67°F
45°F to 63°F
47°F to 56°F
41°F to 65°F
49°F to 65°F
47°F to 63°F
41°F to 47°F
43°F to 56°F
40°F to 61°F
45°F to 56°F
43°F to 47°F
45°F to 56°F
41°F to 63°F
45°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in Canada in may
Cities near Dawson City:
| Fort Selkirk in may | tolerable weather |
| Whitehorse (Yukon) in may | tolerable weather |
| Inuvik in may | very bad weather |
| Norman Wells in may | very bad weather |
| Fort Nelson in may | good weather |
| Kugluktuk in may | very bad weather |
| Prince Rupert in may | bad weather |
| Terrace in may | tolerable weather |
| Yellowknife in may | very bad weather |
| Îles de la Reine-Charlotte (Haida Gwaii) in may | bad weather |
| Fort St. John in may | tolerable weather |
| Prince George in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Dawson City in may:
Weather data for Dawson City for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Dawson City. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Dawson City 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 Dawson City.