Chatham weather in May (Ontario, Canada)

Wondering what the weather is like in Chatham during May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Chatham is usually perfect in May, 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 10°C.

Precipitation

Chatham in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 262 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Chatham climate page with graphs.

 

Chatham, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 53% *  

Sunshine 262 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Windsor, Canada (69 KM, 43 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 Chatham, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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