Overall on the next 14 days there will be 1 days with snow in Alaska and a total of 0.3 cm of snow.
It will be snowy on the following days:
Alaska weather in May 2026
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Thursday
May 7
3 mm
6° / 3°
Friday
May 8
0.3 cm
5° / 2°
Saturday
May 9
0.3 mm
7° / 2°
Sunday
May 10
0.8 mm
9° / 2°
Monday
May 11
4.3 mm
5° / 3°
Tuesday
May 12
0 mm
8° / 2°
Wednesday
May 13
0 mm
7° / 4°
Thursday
May 14
0.5 mm
6° / 5°
Friday
May 15
0 mm
9° / 3°
Saturday
May 16
0 mm
9° / 5°
Sunday
May 17
0 mm
10° / 4°
Monday
May 18
0 mm
8° / 5°
Tuesday
May 19
0 mm
8° / 5°
Wednesday
May 20
1.3 mm
8° / 5°
🌨️ Snowy days in Alaska 2026 (May)
The average weather in Alaska in May
The temperatures in Alaska in May are quite cold with temperatures between 5°C and 10°C, warm clothes are a must.
Alaska is going to be cold and wet in the month of May. Expect low temperatures and a few days of rain, so be sure to bundle up to avoid catching a cold.
Please note that Alaska can expect a few days of snow in May.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Alaska in May 2026.
If you’re planning to visit Alaska in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Alaska before you arrive.
Temperatures
10° / 5°
Rainy Days
2
Snowy Days
1
Dry Days
28
Rainfall
27
mm
Sun Hours
10.7
Hrs
Historic average weather for May
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Explore the weather in Alaska in other months
Alaska annual weather
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6° / -10° | 6 | 13 | 12 | 41 mm | Awful | Alaska in January |
| February | -4° / -9° | 6 | 8 | 15 | 51 mm | Awful | Alaska in February |
| March | -2° / -7° | 6 | 11 | 14 | 43 mm | Awful | Alaska in March |
| April | 4° / -1° | 6 | 18 | 7 | 29 mm | Awful | Alaska in April |
| May | 10° / 5° | 2 | 28 | 1 | 27 mm | Ok | Alaska in May |
| June | 14° / 8° | 3 | 27 | 0 | 42 mm | Good | Alaska in June |
| July | 16° / 11° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 66 mm | Good | Alaska in July |
| August | 15° / 10° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 100 mm | Ok | Alaska in August |
| September | 12° / 7° | 6 | 24 | 0 | 106 mm | Ok | Alaska in September |
| October | 6° / 3° | 6 | 22 | 3 | 87 mm | Awful | Alaska in October |
| November | -2° / -5° | 6 | 14 | 11 | 59 mm | Awful | Alaska in November |
| December | -5° / -8° | 8 | 9 | 15 | 61 mm | Awful | Alaska in December |
Temperatures in Alaska in May
Rain in Alaska in May
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Weather in Alaska in May - FAQ
What is the average temperature in Alaska in May?
The average temperature in Alaska in May is 5/10° C.
What is the chance of rain in Alaska in May?
On average, there are 2 rainy days in Alaska during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Alaska?
The weather in Alaska in May is ok.
Can it snow in Alaska in May?
On average, there are 1 snowy days in Alaska in May.
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