Yellowknife
May
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.
Snowfall in Yellowknife during May is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
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25
Dry days
5
Rainy days
1
Snow days
13°/4°
Temperatures
22 km/h
Avg max wind
56 %
Avg humidity
Yellowknife in May average weather
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| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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| 1  7° | 2 9° | 3 9° | 4 8° | |||
| 5 11° | 6  14° | 7  14° | 8  14° | 9 13° | 10  15° | 11  4° |
| 12 9° | 13 15° | 14 8° | 15 9° | 16 10° | 17 13° | 18  10° |
| 19 11° | 20 13° | 21 17° | 22 15° | 23 16° | 24 16° | 25 15° |
| 26 20° | 27 19° | 28 16° | 29 17° | 30 14° | 31 16° |
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Sunny | 7° /-1° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 2 May | Sunny | 9° /0° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 3 May | Sunny | 9° /0° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 4 May | Sunny | 8° /-1° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 5 May | Sunny | 11° /1° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 6 May | Partly cloudy | 14° /3° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 7 May | Cloudy | 14° /6° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 8 May | Light drizzle | 14° /4° | 4.3 mm | 3 | |
| 9 May | Cloudy | 13° /4° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 10 May | Patchy rain possible | 15° /4° | 0.1 mm | 4 | |
| 11 May | Light snow | 4° /0° | 1.2 mm | 1 | |
| 12 May | Partly cloudy | 9° /-1° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 13 May | Light rain | 15° /5° | 3.8 mm | 3 | |
| 14 May | Light drizzle | 8° /2° | 1.4 mm | 2 | |
| 15 May | Cloudy | 9° /1° | 0 mm | 2 | |
| 16 May | Patchy rain possible | 10° /2° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 17 May | Partly cloudy | 13° /3° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 18 May | Overcast | 10° /5° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 19 May | Overcast | 11° /5° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 20 May | Overcast | 13° /2° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 21 May | Overcast | 17° /6° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 22 May | Sunny | 15° /6° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 23 May | Overcast | 16° /5° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 24 May | Patchy rain possible | 16° /7° | 1 mm | 5 | |
| 25 May | Sunny | 15° /8° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 26 May | Partly cloudy | 20° /7° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
| 27 May | Patchy rain possible | 19° /10° | 0.3 mm | 4 | |
| 28 May | Overcast | 16° /9° | 2.5 mm | 4 | |
| 29 May | Partly cloudy | 17° /7° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 30 May | Overcast | 14° /6° | 2.6 mm | 4 | |
| 31 May | 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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