Cool
Average highs are around -2°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Iqaluit, Canada in May
Weather score31Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -2°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 27mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-2°C
Rain
27mm
Sun
6.1h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
31
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 27mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Iqaluit, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May-2°C average high
May is close to Iqaluit's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May27mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Iqaluit's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.1 hours average sun
May is brighter than Iqaluit's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May0°C average sea
May is close to Iqaluit's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 0°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May31 weather score
May scores above Iqaluit's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMarch to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.