Downtown Whitefish and the mountains in a historical 2006 photograph

Weather · May

Whitefish weather in May

Average highs of 64°F, lows of 39°F and 2.0 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is Whitefish’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 64°F and lows of 39°F. That is 10° warmer than April, and 10° above the yearly average high.

Average high
64°F
Average low
39°F
Precipitation
2.0 in
Wet days
12
Sunrise · sunset
5:57 AM · 9:10 PM

May across the year

  1. 29°16°Jan
  2. 34°16°Feb
  3. 43°23°Mar
  4. 53°30°Apr
  5. 64°39°May
  6. 70°45°Jun
  7. 81°50°Jul
  8. 80°48°Aug
  9. 69°40°Sep
  10. 53°31°Oct
  11. 38°24°Nov
  12. 29°18°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in May

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 12 days this month.

May is good for

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A look around town before you go.

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A WALK AROUND TOWN

Whitefish Montana Downtown Walk | USA

A recorded city visit shared by Walking Beaver. This is not a live camera or current conditions report.

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THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT

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May compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
April53°F30°F1.6 in
May64°F39°F2.0 in
June70°F45°F3.2 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Whitefish and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Whitefish in May?

Average highs are 64°F and average lows 39°F, for a daily mean of 51°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Whitefish in May?

May averages 2.0 in of precipitation over about 12 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Whitefish in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:57 AM and sets about 9:10 PM, for roughly 15.2 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit Whitefish?

The mildest months for visiting are July, August, September. May is mild.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Whitefish station (2.1 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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