Cool
Average highs are around 4°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Gates of the Arctic National Park, United States in May
Weather score49Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 4°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 10mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
4°C
Rain
10mm
Sun
9.2h
Weather score
49
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 10mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gates of the Arctic National Park, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
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.
Rain
May10mm average rain
May is one of Gates of the Arctic National Park's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
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
May9.2 hours average sun
May is one of Gates of the Arctic 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.
Weather score
May49 weather score
May is one of Gates of the Arctic National Park's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsApril to June
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.