Cool
Average highs are around -3°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Rankin Inlet, Canada in May
Weather score35Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -3°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 18mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-3°C
Rain
18mm
Sun
6.5h
Sea
-1°C
Weather score
35
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 18mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average -1°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Rankin Inlet, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May-3°C average high
May is close to Rankin Inlet'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
May18mm average rain
May sits near Rankin Inlet's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.5 hours average sun
May is brighter than Rankin Inlet's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril and June to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May-1°C average sea
May is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaAugust to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 6°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May35 weather score
May scores above Rankin Inlet's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsFebruary to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.