Overall on the next 14 days there will be 1 days with snow in Fairbanks and a total of 0.2 cm of snow.
It will be snowy on the following days:
Fairbanks weather in May 2026
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Tuesday
May 5
2 mm
9° / 1°
Wednesday
May 6
0 mm
6° / 0°
Thursday
May 7
1.8 mm
7° / 0°
Friday
May 8
1.3 mm
6° / 2°
Saturday
May 9
0.2 cm
7° / 0°
Sunday
May 10
1.5 mm
16° / 0°
Monday
May 11
1 mm
14° / 3°
Tuesday
May 12
0 mm
14° / 4°
Wednesday
May 13
0 mm
14° / 4°
Thursday
May 14
0 mm
6° / 4°
Friday
May 15
0 mm
14° / -1°
Saturday
May 16
0 mm
17° / 2°
Sunday
May 17
0 mm
18° / 7°
Monday
May 18
0 mm
14° / 5°
🌨️ Snowy days in Fairbanks 2026 (May)
The average weather in Fairbanks in May
The temperatures in Fairbanks in May are quite cold with temperatures between 5°C and 14°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Fairbanks during the month of May. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Please note that Fairbanks can expect a few days of snow in May.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Fairbanks in May 2026.
If you’re planning to visit Fairbanks in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Fairbanks before you arrive.
Temperatures
14° / 5°
Rainy Days
3
Snowy Days
2
Dry Days
26
Rainfall
34
mm
Sun Hours
9.7
Hrs
Historic average weather for May
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Explore the weather in Fairbanks in other months
Fairbanks annual weather
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -17° / -23° | 4 | 15 | 12 | 16 mm | Awful | Fairbanks in January |
| February | -12° / -20° | 2 | 13 | 13 | 26 mm | Awful | Fairbanks in February |
| March | -7° / -17° | 4 | 11 | 16 | 26 mm | Awful | Fairbanks in March |
| April | 2° / -6° | 5 | 14 | 11 | 38 mm | Awful | Fairbanks in April |
| May | 14° / 5° | 3 | 26 | 2 | 34 mm | Ok | Fairbanks in May |
| June | 20° / 10° | 5 | 25 | 0 | 61 mm | Good | Fairbanks in June |
| July | 21° / 11° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 74 mm | Good | Fairbanks in July |
| August | 17° / 8° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 122 mm | Ok | Fairbanks in August |
| September | 11° / 3° | 5 | 22 | 2 | 71 mm | Bad | Fairbanks in September |
| October | 0° / -5° | 5 | 16 | 9 | 37 mm | Awful | Fairbanks in October |
| November | -12° / -17° | 3 | 11 | 16 | 41 mm | Awful | Fairbanks in November |
| December | -15° / -20° | 4 | 13 | 15 | 25 mm | Awful | Fairbanks in December |
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Weather in Fairbanks in May - FAQ
What is the average temperature in Fairbanks in May?
The average temperature in Fairbanks in May is 5/14° C.
What is the chance of rain in Fairbanks in May?
On average, there are 3 rainy days in Fairbanks during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Fairbanks?
The weather in Fairbanks in May is ok.
Can it snow in Fairbanks in May?
On average, there are 2 snowy days in Fairbanks in May.
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