Cambridge weather in May (Ontario, Canada)

How does the May weather in Cambridge compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Cambridge is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 20°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Cambridge in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 12 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 245 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Cambridge. May, July, August and September 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 Cambridge climate page with graphs.

 

Cambridge, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 245 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

Data from: Hamilton, Canada (38 KM, 23 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 Cambridge, 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

Barbeque

8/10

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 Cambridge.

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.