Whitehorse Weather in May

What's the weather like in Whitehorse (Yukon) in May 2024?

The climate in Whitehorse during May can be summarized as cool and dry.

May is in the spring in Whitehorse and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

Whitehorse weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.1°C 55.6°F
Nightly temperature 0.3°C 32.5°F
Average temperature 6.7°C 44.1°F
Daily sunshine 9.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 14 mm 0.6 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 6.6°C 43.9°F
Humidity 55%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Whitehorse with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Whitehorse

Whitehorse average temperature in May

May rainfall

Whitehorse average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Whitehorse average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Whitehorse in May 2024.

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Whitehorse weather stats

Whitehorse weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.3°C 68.5°F
Driest month: April 8mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: April 8.6hrs
Coldest month: January -14.6°C 5.7°F
Wettest month: July 38mm 1.5ins
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