Canada weather in May
Planning a journey to Canada this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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.
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.
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. Meanwhile, Toronto enjoys close to 227 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canada in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Canada climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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.
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