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CanadaThe weather in May in Yukon
It's cool to moderate in May in Yukon 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 Yukon. 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 Yukon, 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, Yukon 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 Yukon
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Yukon. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Yukon | 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 Yukon 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 Yukon 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 Yukon, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Yukon
Temperature in May in Yukon over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Yukon, 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 Yukon
Total precipitation in May in Yukon over the years
Daily Snowfall in May in Yukon
Snowfall in May in Yukon per year
Daily UV index in May in Yukon
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Yukon, 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 Yukon by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Yukon. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.