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Délı̨nę in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (midnight sun, fishing, gathering in August)). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
8°C (46°F) / −2°C (28°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Medium
Canada overall
Prices
Medium
Canada overall

Verdict

GoodCanada month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (midnight sun, fishing, gathering in August)). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • Délı̨nęHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °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.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Délı̨nę, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Good

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 8 °C (46 °F)

    Jun: 16 °C (61 °F)

  • Night low

    May: -2 °C (28 °F)

    Jun: 6 °C (43 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 6 (better)

    Jun: 7

  • Crowds

    May: Medium

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jun: 1

May: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (midnight sun, fishing, gathering in August)). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.

June: Inside Délı̨nę's best window: Jun–Aug (midnight sun, fishing, gathering in August).

Délı̨nę: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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