Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Petersburg (Alaska), United States in May
Weather score27Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 144mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
144mm
Sun
6.4h
Weather score
27
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 144mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Petersburg (Alaska), United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May12°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 September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May144mm average rain
May is one of the drier months, but average rainfall is still high enough to keep backup plans useful.
Driest monthsFebruary to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.4 hours average sun
May is one of Petersburg (Alaska)'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
May27 weather score
May scores above Petersburg (Alaska)'s yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMay to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
