Yellowknife in May
6.6out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 11°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.
11°CAvg high
0°CAvg low
4Rainy days (19 mm)
17:26 hDaylight
04:51Sunrise · 22:17 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 11°C
- Some rain: about 4 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 (2.2 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 | -22°C | -28°C | 11 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.6 |
| February | -18°C | -26°C | 6 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.8 |
| March | -11°C | -21°C | 10 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.7 |
| April | 0°C | -10°C | 11 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.7 |
| May | 11°C | 0°C | 19 mm | 4 | – | – | 6.6 |
| June | 19°C | 9°C | 25 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.9 |
| July | 22°C | 13°C | 36 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.0 |
| August | 19°C | 11°C | 46 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.3 |
| September | 12°C | 5°C | 40 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.3 |
| October | 2°C | -3°C | 24 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.7 |
| November | -9°C | -15°C | 15 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.5 |
| December | -18°C | -24°C | 11 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Yellowknife in May?
Daytime highs average 11°C and nights about 0°C.
When is the best time to visit Yellowknife?
The best months are July, June.