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Weather in Yellowknife for May 2025

Your guide to Yellowknife weather in May - trends and predictions

  • In general, the average temperature in Yellowknife at the beginning of May is 10.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 16.7 °C by the end of May.

  • With an average of 5 rainy days, Yellowknife experiences minimal rainfall in May, ensuring that most days remain pleasantly dry.

  • Snowfall in Yellowknife during May is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.

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Average dry days
25
Dry days
Average rainy days
5
Rainy days
Average snowy days
1
Snow days
Average temperatures
13°/4°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
22 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
56 %
Avg humidity

Yellowknife in May average weather

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

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May weather day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Sunny
Sunny
 7° /-1° 0 mm 3
2 May Sunny
Sunny
 9° /0° 0 mm 3
3 May Sunny
Sunny
 9° /0° 0 mm 3
4 May Sunny
Sunny
 8° /-1° 0 mm 3
5 May Sunny
Sunny
 11° /1° 0 mm 4
6 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /3° 0 mm 4
7 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 14° /6° 0 mm 3
8 May Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 14° /4° 4.3 mm 3
9 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 13° /4° 0 mm 3
10 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /4° 0.1 mm 4
11 May Light snow
Light snow
 4° /0° 1.2 mm 1
12 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 9° /-1° 0 mm 3
13 May Light rain
Light rain
 15° /5° 3.8 mm 3
14 May Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 8° /2° 1.4 mm 2
15 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 9° /1° 0 mm 2
16 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /2° 0 mm 3
17 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /3° 0 mm 4
18 May Overcast
Overcast
 10° /5° 0 mm 3
19 May Overcast
Overcast
 11° /5° 0 mm 3
20 May Overcast
Overcast
 13° /2° 0 mm 3
21 May Overcast
Overcast
 17° /6° 0 mm 4
22 May Sunny
Sunny
 15° /6° 0 mm 5
23 May Overcast
Overcast
 16° /5° 0 mm 5
24 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /7° 1 mm 5
25 May Sunny
Sunny
 15° /8° 0 mm 4
26 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 20° /7° 0.1 mm 5
27 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /10° 0.3 mm 4
28 May Overcast
Overcast
 16° /9° 2.5 mm 4
29 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /7° 0 mm 5
30 May Overcast
Overcast
 14° /6° 2.6 mm 4
31 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /7° 0.4 mm 4
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Yellowknife 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 Yellowknife forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.

Yellowknife in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Yellowknife during May?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 13° and colder nights, dipping below 4°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Yellowknife during May?
Expect minimal rainfall in Yellowknife during May, with a total of 15.9 mm over approximately 5 days. This minimal precipitation is unlikely to significantly impact plans.
What are the typical wind conditions in Yellowknife during May?
The average wind speed in Yellowknife during May is 22 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Yellowknife

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