Anchorage weather in May
May in Anchorage: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Anchorage · #355 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Anchorage climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 11°C / 52°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 48 mm / 1.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 17.5 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.8 cm / 0.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Anchorage in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Anchorage?
- May in Anchorage: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Anchorage on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Anchorage in May?
- In May, Anchorage averages a daily high of 11.3°C and a low of 4.1°C, with about 48 mm of rain over roughly 12.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Anchorage in May?
- Anchorage has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in May.
- Does it snow in Anchorage in May?
- Anchorage sees roughly 1.8 cm of snowfall in May.