Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Anchorage, Alaska, United States in May
Weather score41Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 20mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
20mm
Sun
9.2h
Sea
4°C
Weather score
41
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 20mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 4°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
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Compare Anchorage, Alaska, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
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.
Rain
May20mm average rain
May is one of Anchorage's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
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
May9.2 hours average sun
May is one of Anchorage's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May4°C average sea
May is below Anchorage's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May41 weather score
May scores above Anchorage's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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