Anchorage vs Ottawa in May

Anchorage and Ottawa are nearly tied in May — 81 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Anchorage is cool, dry, clean air; Ottawa is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Anchorage vs OttawaMay climate, side by side

AnchorageOttawa
Comfort score81/100 (A)83/100 (A)
Feels-like high13°C18°C
Avg high / low15° / 5°20° / 8°
Rainfall26 mm75 mm
Rainy days59
Humidity76%66%
Air quality (AQI)3142

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Anchorage vs Ottawa in May — FAQ

Is May better in Anchorage or Ottawa?
Anchorage and Ottawa are nearly tied in May — 81 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Anchorage is cool, dry, clean air; Ottawa is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Anchorage vs Ottawa in May?
In May, Anchorage averages 15°C high / 5°C low with about 26 mm of rain; Ottawa averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 75 mm.