Late spring · Weather & things to do
Homer in May
Homer warms up: highs climb to 48°F (9°C), from 40°F in April, with lows of 40°F (5°C) and about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain.
It scores 52/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 48°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 3.5 in (89 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~16 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 52/100 · Fair
What May feels like
Afternoons only reach about 48°F (9°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Lows average 40°F (5°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.5 in (89 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Long days help: there are roughly 16 h 44 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (June – August).
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 4°C (8°F) from April.
- Comfort improves from 37/100 in April to 52/100.
- Our Alaska Glacier Route recommends Jun – Aug, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- Insulated jackethighs only 48°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.5 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Homer in May
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Two Sisters Bakery
Old Town bakery and cafe for coffee, pastries and soup near Bishop's Beach.
Homer Spit
4.5-mile gravel spit lined with boardwalk shops, charters and harbor views.
Mako's Water Taxi
Water taxi across Kachemak Bay to trailheads in Kachemak Bay State Park.
Islands & Ocean Visitor Center
Free exhibits on the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge's seabird colonies.
Grewingk Glacier Lake Trail
Flat 3.5-mile trail from Glacier Spit to a lake with floating ice below Grewingk Glacier.
Nearby in May
- Seward in May~80 mi · highs 46°F, 6.2 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Anchorage in May~123 mi · highs 53°F, 1.9 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, drier
- Talkeetna in May~191 mi · highs 54°F, 3.4 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~285 m to Homer's ~32 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Homer in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Homer?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 52/100 against a best of 69 in June – August. Expect highs of 48°F (9°C) and 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain. Our Alaska Glacier Route recommends Jun – Aug, so May is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Homer in May?
Average highs are 48°F (9°C) and average lows 40°F (5°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Homer in May?
Some: about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 64.1 in (1627 mm).
What should I pack for Homer in May?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.5 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Homer in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.