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CanadaThe weather in May in Whitehorse
It's cool to moderate in May in Whitehorse with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 7°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Whitehorse. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Whitehorse, Canada. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 28°C in 2015, Whitehorse reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -5°C to a highest value of 12°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In May, there is an average of 60 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,0 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in May for Whitehorse
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Whitehorse. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Whitehorse | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 16°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 18°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 0°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 60 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 10 days | 14 days |
| Total snowfall | 1,0 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 0 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Whitehorse with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 3°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 16°C, with nights around 4°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Whitehorse is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Whitehorse, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Whitehorse
Temperature in May in Whitehorse over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Whitehorse, Canada. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in Whitehorse
Total precipitation in May in Whitehorse over the years
Daily Snowfall in May in Whitehorse
Snowfall in May in Whitehorse per year
Daily UV index in May in Whitehorse
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Whitehorse, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Whitehorse by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Whitehorse. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.