Sitka Weather in May

What's the weather like in Sitka (Alaska) in May 2024?

The climate in Sitka during May can be summarized as cool and wet.

May is in the spring in Sitka and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.

Sitka weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 10°C 50°F
Nightly temperature 1.4°C 34.5°F
Average temperature 5.7°C 42.3°F
Daily sunshine 8 hrs
Avg rainfall 147 mm 5.8 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 8.1°C 46.7°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 14.8kph 9 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sitka with around 147mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Sitka

Sitka average temperature in May

May rainfall

Sitka average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Sitka 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 Sitka in May 2024.