Athabasca weather in May (Alberta, Canada)

What weather conditions can you expect in Athabasca this May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Athabasca usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 4°C.

Precipitation

Athabasca in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. You can typically expect 9 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Athabasca climate page with graphs.

 

Athabasca, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Athabasca, 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Athabasca.

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