Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 14mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
14mm
Sun
8.3h
Weather score
46
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 14mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Whitehorse, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May13°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
May14mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Whitehorse's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
May8.3 hours average sun
May is one of Whitehorse's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
May46 weather score
May scores above Whitehorse's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.