When to go · Rankin Inlet
Rankin Inlet in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for light and tundra walks; Oct–Mar for aurora (accept −30 °C and wind)). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for light and tundra walks; Oct–Mar for aurora (accept −22 °F and wind)). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- −2°C28°F / −9°C16°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for light and tundra walks; Oct–Mar for aurora (accept −30 °C and wind)). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for light and tundra walks; Oct–Mar for aurora (accept −22 °F and wind)). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.
Weather in May
- Rankin InletHighs around -2 °C, lows around -9 °C, rain on about 6 daysHighs around 28 °F, lows around 16 °F, rain on about 6 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