Cool
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Prince of Wales Island, United States in May
Weather score20Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 170mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
10°C
Rain
170mm
Sun
6.2h
Sea
8°C
Weather score
20
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 170mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Prince of Wales Island, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May10°C average high
May is close to Prince of Wales Island's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May170mm 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
May6.2 hours average sun
May is one of Prince of Wales Island'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
May8°C average sea
May is below Prince of Wales Island's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May20 weather score
May scores above Prince of Wales Island'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.