Cool
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Yellowknife, Canada in May
Weather score53Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 17mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
10°C
Rain
17mm
Sun
11h
Weather score
53
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 17mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Yellowknife, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May10°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.
Rain
May17mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Yellowknife's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to July and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May11 hours average sun
May is brighter than Yellowknife's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May53 weather score
May sits close to Yellowknife's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.