Weather in May in Canada
Are you planning a trip a to Canada in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Canada in May?
Canada offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Alert at -6°C to warm in Osoyoos at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Osoyoos and -11°C in Alert.For specific regional insights in Canada, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Alert with an average of 18 mm to high snowfall in Kitimat with 146 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Toronto enjoys approximately 227 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Canada climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Canada?
Toronto
In May Toronto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Montréal
In May Montréal generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Quebec City
In May Quebec City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Vancouver
In May Vancouver generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Ottawa
In May Ottawa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canada.
Is May the best time to visit Canada?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Canada with overall tolerable weather in Toronto. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Canada is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Toronto. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Canada.
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