Whitehorse in May
6.6out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 13°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.
13°CAvg high
1°CAvg low
7Rainy days (25 mm)
16:59 hDaylight
05:27Sunrise · 22:26 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 13°C
- Some rain: about 7 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Gloves for freezing mornings
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -13°C | -20°C | 25 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.1 |
| February | -8°C | -17°C | 16 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.4 |
| March | -2°C | -14°C | 15 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.5 |
| April | 6°C | -5°C | 14 mm | 4 | – | – | 5.5 |
| May | 13°C | 1°C | 25 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.6 |
| June | 18°C | 6°C | 44 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.1 |
| July | 20°C | 8°C | 53 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.2 |
| August | 18°C | 7°C | 54 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.9 |
| September | 12°C | 2°C | 49 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.8 |
| October | 3°C | -3°C | 41 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.3 |
| November | -7°C | -13°C | 27 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.0 |
| December | -12°C | -18°C | 28 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Whitehorse in May?
Daytime highs average 13°C and nights about 1°C.
When is the best time to visit Whitehorse?
The best months are July, June, August.