Rankin Inlet in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Rankin Inlet in may 2025
The weather in Rankin Inlet in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 173.6cm
Weather at 6am
22°F
Cloudy
28% of time
26%
19%
18%
Weather at 12pm
27°F
Cloudy
29% of time
24%
22%
20%
Weather at 6pm
29°F
Snow showers
34% of time
23%
22%
16%
Weather at 3am
20°F
26%
22%
19%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Rankin Inlet in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Rankin Inlet in may.
The climate of Rankin Inlet in may is very bad
In may in Rankin Inlet, the climate is rather dry (with 1.7in of rainfall over 2 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.1in of precipitation over 1 days.
The climate is very cold in that locality this month. Bring warm clothes!. The high seasonal norm is 29°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 22°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Rankin Inlet is 25°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Rankin Inlet in the month of may with a maximum record of 47°F in 2014 and a minimum record of -7°F in 2017. You can expect to have about 29 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 94% of the month.
In may in Rankin Inlet, the days on average last 17:59. Sunrise is at 04:06 and sunset is at 22:05.
May: another location in Canada?
If you want to go to Canada in may, there are destinations with better weather than Rankin Inlet:
In may, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto, Niagara Falls (Ontario), Brampton and Victoria have good weather.
Finally, Calgary, Thunder Bay, Vancouver, Whistler, Whitehorse (Yukon) and Winnipeg (Manitoba) have a tolerable climate, but better than Rankin Inlet.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Rankin Inlet in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 47°F (2014) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -7°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 29 day(s) (94%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 30°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 30°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 9°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (8%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.1in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 173.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 93% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.92km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 61% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 16 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:06 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 22:05 | ||||
| Length of day | 17:59 | ||||
| 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 Rankin Inlet in may 2024:
22°F to 31°F
23°F to 32°F
22°F to 32°F
31°F to 32°F
27°F to 31°F
20°F to 31°F
14°F to 32°F
20°F to 34°F
31°F to 32°F
29°F to 31°F
13°F to 25°F
5°F to 22°F
13°F to 29°F
18°F to 31°F
22°F to 32°F
23°F to 34°F
25°F to 34°F
32°F to 34°F
29°F to 36°F
29°F to 36°F
31°F to 40°F
36°F to 40°F
38°F to 47°F
45°F to 50°F
45°F to 50°F
36°F to 43°F
36°F to 45°F
38°F to 50°F
43°F to 50°F
34°F to 36°F
34°F to 34°F
Map: other cities in Canada in may
Cities near Rankin Inlet:
| Churchill in may | very bad weather |
| Gjoa Haven in may | very bad weather |
| Thompson in may | very bad weather |
| Flin Flon in may | very bad weather |
| Yellowknife in may | very bad weather |
| Diana Island in may | very bad weather |
| Iqaluit in may | very bad weather |
| Kugluktuk in may | very bad weather |
| Fort McMurray in may | very bad weather |
| Red Lake in may | tolerable weather |
| Resolute (Nunavut) in may | very bad weather |
| Clyde River in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Rankin Inlet
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Weather data for Rankin Inlet in may:
Weather data for Rankin Inlet for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Rankin Inlet. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Rankin Inlet 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 Rankin Inlet.