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Weather in Alaska for May 2027

Your guide to Alaska weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Alaska at the beginning of May is 10.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 9.3 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Alaska experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 681.7 mm.

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Average dry days
10
Dry days
Average rainy days
21
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
10°/6°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
15 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
81 %
Avg humidity

Alaska Weather May

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April
June
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Heavy rain
11°
2
Moderate rain
11°
3
Light rain
11°
4
Light rain
13°
5
Heavy rain
11°
6
Light rain
8°
7
Light rain
9°
8
Heavy rain
9°
9
Heavy rain
9°
10
Light rain
9°
11
Overcast
11°
12
Light rain
11°
13
Light drizzle
9°
14
Moderate rain
9°
15
Heavy rain
8°
16
Moderate rain
10°
17
Light rain
9°
18
Moderate rain
9°
19
Heavy rain
9°
20
Light rain
9°
21
Patchy rain possible
10°
22
Partly cloudy
12°
23
Heavy rain
8°
24
Heavy rain
9°
25
Heavy rain
11°
26
Heavy rain
9°
27
Heavy rain
9°
28
Heavy rain
10°
29
Light rain
9°
30
Heavy rain
8°
31
Moderate rain
9°

What’s the Weather Like in Alaska This May?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Alaska’s cities this May.
Patchy rain possibleKetchikan10 °C / 6 °CPatchy rain possibleJuneau7 °C / 1 °CPatchy rain possibleAnchorage9 °C / 4 °CPatchy rain possibleSkagway4 °C / 0 °CPatchy rain possibleFairbanks12 °C / 3 °CPatchy rain possibleSitka8 °C / 4 °CPatchy rain possibleDenali National Park11 °C / 2 °CPatchy rain possibleGlacier Bay National Park and Preserve8 °C / 4 °CPatchy rain possibleSeward6 °C / 1 °CPatchy rain possibleWhittier5 °C / 1 °CPatchy rain possibleDenali Park7 °C / -1 °CPatchy rain possibleTalkeetna10 °C / 3 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during May in Alaska

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Alaska day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
May 1 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 11° /6° 45.6 mm 3
May 2 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 11° /6° 20.4 mm 3
May 3 Light rain
Light rain
 11° /5° 4 mm 4
May 4 Light rain
Light rain
 13° /7° 6 mm 4
May 5 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 11° /6° 36.9 mm 3
May 6 Light rain
Light rain
 8° /5° 7.7 mm 2
May 7 Light rain
Light rain
 9° /4° 6 mm 3
May 8 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 9° /6° 28.6 mm 2
May 9 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 9° /7° 26.5 mm 2
May 10 Light rain
Light rain
 9° /7° 8.9 mm 2
May 11 Overcast
Overcast
 11° /7° 0.3 mm 2
May 12 Light rain
Light rain
 11° /6° 4.3 mm 2
May 13 Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 9° /6° 2.3 mm 2
May 14 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 9° /5° 10.4 mm 2
May 15 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 8° /5° 28.6 mm 2
May 16 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 10° /6° 14.3 mm 3
May 17 Light rain
Light rain
 9° /6° 9.7 mm 2
May 18 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 9° /6° 10.8 mm 2
May 19 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 9° /5° 27.4 mm 3
May 20 Light rain
Light rain
 9° /6° 3.7 mm 3
May 21 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /6° 0.1 mm 3
May 22 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /6° 0 mm 4
May 23 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 8° /6° 30.9 mm 2
May 24 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 9° /6° 51.3 mm 2
May 25 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 11° /6° 31.2 mm 3
May 26 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 9° /6° 28.7 mm 3
May 27 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 9° /6° 83.4 mm 3
May 28 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 10° /6° 84.6 mm 3
May 29 Light rain
Light rain
 9° /6° 7.1 mm 3
May 30 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 8° /5° 50.6 mm 2
May 31 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 9° /6° 11.4 mm 3
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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?
During May, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 10° and lows near 6°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in Alaska during May?
Significant rainfall exceeding 681.7 mm is expected in Alaska during May, occurring over more than 21 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

What are the typical wind conditions in Alaska during May?
The average wind speed in Alaska during May is 15 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Alaska

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Alaskas May weather 💧
Typically, Alaska has 21 rainy days in May with a total of 681.7 mm of rainfall.
Counties in Alaska
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Anchorage MunicipalityChugach Census AreaCity and Borough of WrangellDenali BoroughFairbanks North Star BoroughHoonah-Angoon Census AreaJuneau City and BoroughKenai Peninsula BoroughKetchikan Gateway BoroughMatanuska-Susitna BoroughNorth Slope BoroughSitka City and BoroughSkagway Municipality
Top locations in Alaska
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AnchorageDenali National ParkFairbanksGlacier Bay National Park and PreserveJuneauKetchikanSewardSitkaSkagwayWhittier
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