Whitehorse (Yukon) in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Whitehorse (Yukon) in may 2025
The weather in Whitehorse (Yukon) 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 clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 45.3cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
36%
10%
8%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Partly Cloudy
35% of time
33%
16%
8%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
27%
23%
6%
Weather at 3am
34°F
35%
33%
10%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Whitehorse (Yukon) in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Whitehorse (Yukon) in may.
The climate of Whitehorse (Yukon) in may is tolerable
the weather in Whitehorse (Yukon) in may is rather dry (with 1.4in of rainfall over 2 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 1.2in of rainfall over 1 days.
The climate is rather fresh here the month of may, but it is tolerable by dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 56°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Whitehorse (Yukon) is 50°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Whitehorse (Yukon) in the month of may with a maximum record of 76°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 13°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 2 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 6% of the month.
In may in Whitehorse (Yukon), the days on average last 17:23. Sunrise is at 05:16 and sets at 22:39.
Whitehorse (Yukon): another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Whitehorse (Yukon). more information
May: another location in Canada?
If you want to go to Canada in may, there are destinations with better weather than Whitehorse (Yukon):
In may, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto, Niagara Falls (Ontario), Brampton and Victoria have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Whitehorse (Yukon) in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 13°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (5%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.7in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 45.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 72% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.36km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 17 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:16 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 22:39 | ||||
| Length of day | 17:23 | ||||
| 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 Whitehorse (Yukon) in may 2024:
34°F to 50°F
34°F to 52°F
32°F to 58°F
38°F to 54°F
40°F to 56°F
40°F to 49°F
25°F to 49°F
32°F to 50°F
34°F to 47°F
36°F to 47°F
25°F to 47°F
32°F to 49°F
32°F to 49°F
32°F to 52°F
38°F to 52°F
36°F to 58°F
38°F to 54°F
36°F to 59°F
36°F to 52°F
32°F to 50°F
36°F to 61°F
41°F to 58°F
40°F to 43°F
40°F to 56°F
40°F to 54°F
40°F to 54°F
40°F to 47°F
32°F to 54°F
36°F to 56°F
40°F to 59°F
40°F to 61°F
Map: other cities in Canada in may
Cities near Whitehorse (Yukon):
| Fort Selkirk in may | tolerable weather |
| Dawson City in may | tolerable weather |
| Norman Wells in may | very bad weather |
| Fort Nelson in may | good weather |
| Prince Rupert in may | bad weather |
| Terrace in may | tolerable weather |
| Inuvik 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 |
| Yellowknife in may | very bad weather |
| Grande Prairie in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Whitehorse (Yukon) in may:
Weather data for Whitehorse (Yukon) for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Whitehorse (Yukon). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Whitehorse (Yukon) 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 Whitehorse (Yukon).