May · Alaska
Best time to visit Valdez in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Valdez in May
Average temperature 3°C, 116 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.2/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 116 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Valdez scores 6.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 3°C, 116 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Valdez sits beneath steep Chugach peaks with waterfall-lined fjords, heli-ski terrain, and Prince William Sound cruises.
May in Valdez — workable with trade-offs
May averages 3°C (38°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 116 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.2/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 7.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Valdez in May?
- In May, Valdez averages 3°C, 116 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Valdez?
- May earns a 6.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Valdez in May?
- Expect about 116 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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