Gates of the Arctic National Park weather in May
May in Gates of the Arctic National Park: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Gates of the Arctic National Park · #434 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Gates of the Arctic National Park climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 1°C / 34°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -6°C / 22°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Rainfall | 31 mm / 1.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -7°C / 20°F | |
| Sunshine | 14.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 20.7 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 13.3 cm / 5.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Gates of the Arctic National Park in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Gates of the Arctic National Park?
- May in Gates of the Arctic National Park: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Gates of the Arctic National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Gates of the Arctic National Park in May?
- In May, Gates of the Arctic National Park averages a daily high of 1.2°C and a low of -5.7°C, with about 31.4 mm of rain over roughly 7.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gates of the Arctic National Park in May?
- Gates of the Arctic National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in May.
- Does it snow in Gates of the Arctic National Park in May?
- Gates of the Arctic National Park sees roughly 13.3 cm of snowfall in May.