Cool
Average highs are around 4°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 4°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 18mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
4°C
Rain
18mm
Sun
8.5h
Weather score
45
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 4°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 18mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Denali National Park, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May4°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
May18mm average rain
May is one of Denali National Park's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May8.5 hours average sun
May is one of Denali National Park'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.
May45 weather score
May is one of Denali National Park's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsMarch to June
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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