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

Partly Cloudy

27%

Cloudy

18%

Snow showers

9%

Weather at 12pm
47°F

Partly Cloudy

27%

Cloudy

24%

Moderate rain at times

7%

Weather at 6pm
50°F

Partly Cloudy

25%

Cloudy

21%

Moderate rain at times

5%

Weather at 3am
38°F

Clear/Sunny

38%

Partly Cloudy

28%

Cloudy

16%

Snow showers

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.

more information about Canada's weather in may


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:

01-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
31°F to 45°F
02-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
31°F to 49°F
03-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
32°F to 49°F
04-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
31°F to 47°F
05-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
36°F to 54°F
06-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
40°F to 59°F
07-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 58°F
08-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
41°F to 58°F
09-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
41°F to 56°F
10-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
41°F to 56°F
11-05-2024
Blowing snow
34°F to 40°F
12-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
31°F to 49°F
13-05-2024
Overcast
43°F to 59°F
14-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 47°F
15-05-2024
Cloudy
36°F to 49°F
16-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
38°F to 52°F
17-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
38°F to 56°F
18-05-2024
Overcast
41°F to 52°F
19-05-2024
Overcast
43°F to 52°F
20-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
41°F to 58°F
21-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 61°F
22-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
45°F to 59°F
23-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 59°F
24-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 61°F
25-05-2024
Overcast
47°F to 59°F
26-05-2024
Overcast
47°F to 67°F
27-05-2024
Overcast
50°F to 67°F
28-05-2024
Moderate rain
49°F to 56°F
29-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 65°F
30-05-2024
Cloudy
52°F to 56°F
31-05-2024
Overcast
43°F to 54°F

Map: other cities in Canada in may

Cities near Yellowknife:

Kugluktuk in mayvery bad weather
Fort Nelson in maygood weather
Fort McMurray in mayvery bad weather
Norman Wells in mayvery bad weather
Fort St. John in maytolerable weather
Grande Prairie in mayvery bad weather
Cold Lake in mayvery bad weather
Edmonton in maytolerable weather
Lloydminster in maytolerable weather
Prince George in maytolerable weather
Jasper National Park in mayvery bad weather
Gjoa Haven in mayvery bad weather
Canada in may: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.

Legend: Yellowknife perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad


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.


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