Northwest Territories (Yellowknife)
May
Weather in Northwest Territories for May 2025
Your guide to Northwest Territories weather in May - trends and predictions
Snowfall in Northwest Territories during May is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
According to Northwest Territories snow forecast for May 2025, 1 snowy day is expected in the next 2 weeks at Sunday, 4 May.Expect cooler weather in the next days in Northwest Territories with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 1.5 °C, lower than the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Northwest Territories at the beginning of May is 1.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 16.7 °C by the end of May.
Northwest Territories experiences moderate rainfall in May, with an average of 7 rainy days and a total precipitation of 17.7 mm.
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Northwest Territories Weather May
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| 1  7° | 2  1° | 3  1° | ||||
| 4  0° | 5 -3° | 6  2° | 7  4° | 8  2° | 9 2° | 10 2° |
| 11 4° | 12 2° | 13 1° | 14 2° | 15  9° | 16 10° | 17 13° |
| 18 10° | 19 11° | 20 13° | 21 17° | 22 15° | 23 16° | 24 16° |
| 25 15° | 26 20° | 27 19° | 28 16° | 29 17° | 30 14° | 31 16° |
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| 1 May | Sunny | 7° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 May | Moderate snow | 1° /-4° | 1.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 May | Patchy moderate snow | 1° /-5° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 May | Light snow | 0° /-5° | 0.5 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 5 May | Sunny | -3° /-8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 May | Overcast | 2° /-7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 May | Partly cloudy | 4° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 May | Patchy rain possible | 2° /1° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 May | Moderate snow | 2° /0° | 1.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 May | Partly cloudy | 2° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 May | Partly cloudy | 4° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 May | Partly cloudy | 2° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 May | Partly cloudy | 1° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 May | Overcast | 2° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 May | Cloudy | 9° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 May | Patchy rain possible | 10° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 May | Partly cloudy | 13° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 May | Overcast | 10° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 May | Overcast | 11° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 May | Overcast | 13° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 May | Overcast | 17° /6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 May | Sunny | 15° /6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 May | Overcast | 16° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 May | Patchy rain possible | 16° /7° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 May | Sunny | 15° /8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 May | Partly cloudy | 20° /7° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 May | Patchy rain possible | 19° /10° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 May | Overcast | 16° /9° | 2.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 May | Partly cloudy | 17° /7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 May | Overcast | 14° /6° | 2.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 May | Patchy rain possible | 16° /7° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Northwest Territories in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Northwest Territories forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
Northwest Territories in May - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Northwest Territories during May?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 13° and colder nights, dipping below 4°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Northwest Territories during May?
Expect minimal rainfall in Northwest Territories during May, with a total of 17.7 mm over approximately 7 days. This minimal precipitation is unlikely to significantly impact plans.
Will it snow in Northwest Territories in May 2025?
Northwest Territories typically sees 0.02 cm of snowfall during May.
What are the typical wind conditions in Northwest Territories during May?
The average wind speed in Northwest Territories during May is 23 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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