May · Alaska
Best time to visit Sitka in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sitka in May
Average temperature 8°C, 142 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.4/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 142 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Sitka scores 5.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 8°C, 142 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sitka blends Russian-era cathedral domes with rainforest islands and whale-rich waters on the outer coast.
May in Sitka — middling scores, decent value
May averages 8°C (46°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 142 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.4/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sitka in May?
- In May, Sitka averages 8°C, 142 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Sitka?
- May earns a 5.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sitka in May?
- Expect about 142 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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