What is the weather like in Fairbanks vs Whitehorse in May?

In May, Fairbanks averages 18°C high / 3°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Whitehorse averages 15°C high / 2°C low with about 22 mm.

Fairbanks vs Whitehorse in May

Fairbanks is the better pick in May — 85 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Fairbanks is cool, dry, clean air, while Whitehorse is cool, dry, clean air.

Fairbanks vs Whitehorse — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Fairbanks	🇨🇦 Whitehorse
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	14°C	13°C
Avg high / low	18° / 3°	15° / 2°
Rainfall	21 mm	22 mm
Rainy days	6	5
Humidity	59%	66%
Air quality (AQI)	36	38

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

Month by month

Fairbanks 🇺🇸 United Statescool, dry, clean air · best July85
Whitehorse 🇨🇦 Canadacool, dry, clean air · best July81

Fairbanks vs Whitehorse in May — FAQ

Is May better in Fairbanks or Whitehorse?: Fairbanks is the better pick in May — 85 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Fairbanks is cool, dry, clean air, while Whitehorse is cool, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Fairbanks vs Whitehorse in May?: In May, Fairbanks averages 18°C high / 3°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Whitehorse averages 15°C high / 2°C low with about 22 mm.