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 (−22 °F) 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 (−30 °C) and wind)). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) / −9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
- 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 (−22 °F) 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 (−30 °C) and wind)). 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:
- JuneGreatInside Rankin Inlet's best window: Jun–Aug for light and tundra walks; Oct–Mar for aurora (accept −30 °C and wind).
- JulyGreatInside Rankin Inlet's best window: Jun–Aug for light and tundra walks; Oct–Mar for aurora (accept −30 °C and wind).
- AugustGreatInside Rankin Inlet's best window: Jun–Aug for light and tundra walks; Oct–Mar for aurora (accept −30 °C and wind).
- OctoberGreatInside Rankin Inlet's best window: Jun–Aug for light and tundra walks; Oct–Mar for aurora (accept −30 °C and wind).
Weather in May
- Rankin InletHighs around -2 °C (28 °F), lows around -9 °C (16 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 28 °F (-2 °C), lows around 16 °F (-9 °C), 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 Rankin Inlet, side by side.
Verdict
May: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Jan: -27 °C (−17 °F)−17 °F (-27 °C)
Night low
May: -9 °C (16 °F)16 °F (-9 °C)
Jan: -35 °C (−31 °F)−31 °F (-35 °C)
Rain days
May: 6 (better)
Jan: 8
Crowds
May: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
May: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: 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.
January: Inside Rankin Inlet's best window: Jun–Aug for light and tundra walks; Oct–Mar for aurora (accept −30 °C and wind).
Rankin Inlet: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings