Yellowknife in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Yellowknife in may 2025
The weather in Yellowknife 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 62.4cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
27%
18%
9%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
27%
24%
7%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
25%
21%
5%
Weather at 3am
38°F
38%
28%
16%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Yellowknife in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Yellowknife in may.
The climate of Yellowknife in may is very bad
In may in Yellowknife, the climate is relatively dry (with 1.3in of precipitation over 2 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 1in of rainfall over 1 days.
The climate is fairly cold in this city the month of may, but it is livable when dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 50°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 36°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Yellowknife is 43°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Yellowknife in the month of may with a maximum record of 76°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 5°F in 2014. You can expect to have about 12 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 39% of the month.
On average, in Yellowknife, the days of may last 17:53. Sunrise is at 03:39 and sets at 21:32.
Yellowknife: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Yellowknife. more information
May: another location in Canada?
If you want to go to Canada in may, there are destinations with better weather than Yellowknife:
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 Yellowknife.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Yellowknife in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 5°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 12 day(s) (39%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (5%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 62.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 76% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.31km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 16 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:39 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:32 | ||||
| Length of day | 17:53 | ||||
| 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 Yellowknife in may 2024:
31°F to 45°F
31°F to 49°F
32°F to 49°F
31°F to 47°F
36°F to 54°F
40°F to 59°F
43°F to 58°F
41°F to 58°F
41°F to 56°F
41°F to 56°F
34°F to 40°F
31°F to 49°F
43°F to 59°F
40°F to 47°F
36°F to 49°F
38°F to 52°F
38°F to 56°F
41°F to 52°F
43°F to 52°F
41°F to 58°F
43°F to 61°F
45°F to 59°F
43°F to 59°F
43°F to 61°F
47°F to 59°F
47°F to 67°F
50°F to 67°F
49°F to 56°F
47°F to 65°F
52°F to 56°F
43°F to 54°F
Map: other cities in Canada in may
Cities near Yellowknife:
| Kugluktuk in may | very bad weather |
| Fort Nelson in may | good weather |
| Fort McMurray in may | very bad weather |
| Norman Wells in may | very bad weather |
| Fort St. John in may | tolerable weather |
| Grande Prairie in may | very bad weather |
| Cold Lake in may | very bad weather |
| Edmonton in may | tolerable weather |
| Lloydminster in may | tolerable weather |
| Prince George in may | tolerable weather |
| Jasper National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Gjoa Haven in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Yellowknife
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Weather data for Yellowknife in may:
Weather data for Yellowknife for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Yellowknife. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Yellowknife 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 Yellowknife.