Burlington weather in May (Ontario, Canada)

Curious about the climate in Burlington this May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Burlington includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 19°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 9°C.

Precipitation

Burlington in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 245 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Burlington.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, 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 Burlington climate page with graphs.

 

Burlington, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 245 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

Data from: Hamilton, Canada (9 KM, 5 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Burlington, 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

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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