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When to go · Churchill

Churchill in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Late Nov–Dec and Apr–May (few animals, deep cold, thin services).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
3°C / −5°C
average high / low
Rain days
25
Crowds
Medium
Canada overall
Prices
Medium
Canada overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Churchill

Listed as a month to avoid: Late Nov–Dec and Apr–May (few animals, deep cold, thin services).

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • ChurchillHighs around 3 °C, lows around -5 °C, rain on about 25 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Canada overall
Medium
Prices · Canada overall
Medium

Canada overall: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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