When to go · Dawson City
Dawson City in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (long days, everything open)). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 16°C62°F / 1°C34°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 28
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
GoodCanada month rating
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (long days, everything open)). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.
Weather in May
- Dawson CityHighs around 16.4 °C, lows around 1.2 °C, rain on about 28 daysHighs around 62 °F, lows around 34 °F, rain on about 28 days
- The North, Canada · Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Dawson City, Iqaluitfine
Midnight sun in June–July; northern lights and −30 °C from about November to March.Midnight sun in June–July; northern lights and −22 °F from about November to March.
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