Alaska (Juneau)
May
Weather in Alaska for May 2026
Your guide to Alaska weather in May - trends and predictions
The climate of Alaska in May is quite snowy, averaging 12 snowy days.
According to Alaska snow forecast for May 2026, 3 snowy days are expected in the next 2 weeks. The closest date with snow is Wednesday, 20 May.Until now, May 2026 in Alaska has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 7 °F (showing only a slight deviation of 0.5 °F).
The forecast for the upcoming days in Alaska predicts a temperature of 8 °F, which is slightly above the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Alaska at the beginning of May is 7.1 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 8.7 °F by the end of May.
Snow Forecast ❄️
Temperatures
2
Dry days
17
Rainy days
12
Snow days
6°/1°
Temperatures
8 km/h
Avg max wind
86 %
Avg humidity
Alaska Weather May
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What’s the Weather Like in Alaska This May?
Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Alaska’s cities this May.
Temperatures trend during May in Alaska
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May weather in Alaska day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| 1 May |  Patchy rain possible | 7° /1° | 12.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 May |  Overcast | 7° /1° | 15.2 mm | 3.9 cm | |
| 3 May |  Sunny | 8° /1° | 3.9 mm | 2.8 cm | |
| 4 May | Overcast | 11° /0° | 0.4 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 5 May | Light rain shower | 7° /1° | 8.3 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| 6 May |  Moderate or heavy snow showers | 5° /0° | 5.9 mm | 3.2 cm | |
| 7 May |  Moderate or heavy snow with thunder | 5° /-1° | 4.7 mm | 3.4 cm | |
| 8 May |  Heavy snow | 5° /0° | 10.5 mm | 1.9 cm | |
| 9 May |  Light sleet | 6° /1° | 24.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 May | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 4° /1° | 14.1 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 11 May | Patchy rain possible | 7° /1° | 2.3 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 12 May | Light sleet | 8° /1° | 6.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 May |  Moderate rain | 6° /4° | 8.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 May | Moderate rain | 6° /2° | 15 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 May | Patchy rain possible | 8° /2° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 May | Patchy rain possible | 7° /1° | 1.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 May | Patchy rain possible | 9° /1° | 1.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 May | Patchy rain possible | 7° /2° | 2.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 May | Patchy rain possible | 8° /5° | 4.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 May | Moderate rain | 3° /2° | 7.9 mm | 2.1 cm | |
| 21 May | Patchy rain possible | 4° /-1° | 2.9 mm | 2.1 cm | |
| 22 May | Patchy rain possible | 7° /1° | 1.5 mm | 1 cm | |
| 23 May | Patchy rain possible | 8° /0° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 May |  Partly cloudy | 12° /3° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 May | Partly cloudy | 15° /6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 May | Patchy rain possible | 12° /4° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 May | Light rain shower | 7° /1° | 11.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 May | Light rain shower | 7° /2° | 21.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 May | Light rain shower | 6° /1° | 15 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 May | Patchy rain possible | 6° /1° | 5.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 May | Patchy rain possible | 8° /1° | 3.3 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Alaska 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 Alaska forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Alaska in May - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Alaska during May?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 6° and colder nights, dipping below 1°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Alaska during May?
Significant rainfall exceeding 265.4 mm is expected in Alaska during May, occurring over more than 17 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Alaska in May 2026?
Alaska experiences an average snowfall of 30.475 cm during May, occurring over 12 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Alaska during May?
The average wind speed in Alaska during May is 8 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Alaska snow forecast May 2026
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On average, Alaska sees 12 snowy days during May, with approximately 30.5 cm of total snowfall.
May rainfall patterns in Alaska
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Typically, Alaska has 17 rainy days in May with a total of 265.4 mm of rainfall.
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