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

In May, Fairbanks averages 18°C high / 3°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Yellowknife averages 13°C high / 1°C low with about 20 mm.

Fairbanks vs Yellowknife in May

Fairbanks is the better pick in May — 85 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Fairbanks is cool, dry, clean air, while Yellowknife is cool, dry, clean air.

Fairbanks vs Yellowknife — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Fairbanks	🇨🇦 Yellowknife
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	78/100 (B)
Feels-like high	14°C	10°C
Avg high / low	18° / 3°	13° / 1°
Rainfall	21 mm	20 mm
Rainy days	6	4
Humidity	59%	62%
Air quality (AQI)	36	46

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

Month by month

Fairbanks 🇺🇸 United Statescool, dry, clean air · best July85
Yellowknife 🇨🇦 Canadacool, dry, clean air · best July78

Fairbanks vs Yellowknife in May — FAQ

Is May better in Fairbanks or Yellowknife?: Fairbanks is the better pick in May — 85 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Fairbanks is cool, dry, clean air, while Yellowknife is cool, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Fairbanks vs Yellowknife in May?: In May, Fairbanks averages 18°C high / 3°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Yellowknife averages 13°C high / 1°C low with about 20 mm.