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Carleton Place Weather in May

May in Carleton Place brings pleasant temperatures, with highs of 20°C (68°F) and nights dropping to 7°C (45°F). Rainfall is on the higher side this month, averaging around 85 mm (3.3 in), so keep a rain jacket handy.

Rainfall in Carleton Place in May

Past climate data indicates that roughly 10 days will see rain, totalling around 85 mm (3.3 in) for the month. Rainfall intensity is on the higher side this month. Expect more substantial showers rather than light, passing rain.

Temperature in Carleton Place in May

The temperature in Carleton Place in May is perfect. Daytime highs reach 20°C (68°F), with nights dropping to 7°C (45°F). A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. Nights drop to 7°C (45°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Carleton Place in May

The month enjoys around 231 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances for Carleton Place.

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Carleton Place Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C (45°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C (68°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 85 mm (3.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 49% *  
SunshineSunshine 231 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50% *  
* Data from: Ottawa, Canada (47 KM, 29 Miles).

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Carleton Place in May

Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Carleton Place in May

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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