Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States in May
Weather score49Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 9.5h 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
15°C
Rain
17mm
Sun
9.5h
Weather score
49
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 17mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Fairbanks, Alaska, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May15°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 Fairbanks' year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May9.5 hours average sun
May is one of Fairbanks' 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.
Weather score
May49 weather score
May scores above Fairbanks' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMay to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
