Ancaster weather in May (Ontario, Canada)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Ancaster during May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During May, Ancaster is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 9°C.

Precipitation

Ancaster in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. You can typically expect 12 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 245 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Ancaster. May, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ancaster climate page with graphs.

 

Ancaster, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 245 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

Data from: Hamilton, Canada (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in May

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Ancaster, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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