Wrangell-St Elias National Park weather in May
May in Wrangell-St Elias National Park: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Wrangell-St Elias National Park · #466 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Wrangell-St Elias National Park climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 0°C / 31°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -5°C / 22°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Rainfall | 51 mm / 2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -9°C / 15°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 17.5 h | |
| Wind | 4 km/h / 2 mph | |
| Snowfall | 35.3 cm / 13.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Wrangell-St Elias National Park in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Wrangell-St Elias National Park?
- May in Wrangell-St Elias National Park: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Wrangell-St Elias National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Wrangell-St Elias National Park in May?
- In May, Wrangell-St Elias National Park averages a daily high of -0.4°C and a low of -5.3°C, with about 50.7 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Wrangell-St Elias National Park in May?
- Wrangell-St Elias National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in May.
- Does it snow in Wrangell-St Elias National Park in May?
- Wrangell-St Elias National Park sees roughly 35.3 cm of snowfall in May.