Calgary weather in May (Alberta, Canada)

Looking to travel to Calgary in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Calgary typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 3°C.

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.

With around 250 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 in May and which places have the best weather 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 Calgary in May?

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 in May.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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