Calgary weather in May (Alberta, Canada)

What does the weather outlook for Calgary look like in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Calgary includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 17°C. At night, it falls to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Calgary in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 250 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Calgary.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Calgary, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 43%  

Sunshine 250 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 52%  

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 Calgary, 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

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Canada? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Canada. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.