Monthly climate guide
Whitehorse weather in May
With highs near 8°C (47°F) and lows around -1°C (31°F), May feels cool in Whitehorse. Rainfall averages about 44 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 9°C warmer than April and 4°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- May brings late spring to Whitehorse.
- Pack for frost — nights average -1°C in May.
- It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 4°C higher.
- Compared with Halifax, Whitehorse runs roughly 4°C cooler this month.
Avg high
8°C
47°F
Avg low
-1°C
31°F
Rainfall
44 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
79%
relative
Sky
71%
cloud · often cloudy
Whitehorse weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -13°C / 9°F | -19°C / -3°F | 43 mm | 97% | 66% |
| February | -11°C / 13°F | -20°C / -3°F | 29 mm | 95% | 59% |
| March | -7°C / 19°F | -18°C / 0°F | 28 mm | 95% | 57% |
| April | 0°C / 31°F | -9°C / 15°F | 31 mm | 90% | 69% |
| May | 8°C / 47°F | -1°C / 31°F | 44 mm | 79% | 71% |
| June | 13°C / 55°F | 3°C / 38°F | 73 mm | 77% | 79% |
| July | 15°C / 59°F | 6°C / 42°F | 84 mm | 78% | 77% |
| August | 13°C / 56°F | 4°C / 40°F | 77 mm | 81% | 76% |
| September | 8°C / 47°F | 0°C / 32°F | 59 mm | 85% | 72% |
| October | 0°C / 32°F | -7°C / 20°F | 56 mm | 93% | 77% |
| November | -11°C / 13°F | -17°C / 1°F | 46 mm | 97% | 74% |
| December | -12°C / 10°F | -18°C / -1°F | 44 mm | 97% | 69% |
What to pack for May
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Whitehorse?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Whitehorse →Other Canada cities in May
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Whitehorse in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Whitehorse?
May is cool in Whitehorse, with highs around 8°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Whitehorse in May?
Average highs are about 8°C (47°F) and average lows about -1°C (31°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Whitehorse in May?
Whitehorse typically gets around 44 mm of rain in May — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Whitehorse (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.