When to go · Utqiagvik
Utqiagvik in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 4–8 °C)). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 39–46 °F)). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- −3°C27°F / −7°C19°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 4–8 °C)). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (midnight sun, tours running, warmest at 39–46 °F)). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.
Weather in May
- UtqiagvikHighs around -3 °C, lows around -7 °C, rain on about 4 daysHighs around 27 °F, lows around 19 °F, rain on about 4 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Memorial Day big impact
Last Monday of May · United States
Start of summer; roads and beaches full.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings