Edmonton weather in May (Alberta, Canada)

Can you expect sunny skies in Edmonton in May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Edmonton typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 18°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Edmonton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. On average, there are about 10 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With around 280 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Edmonton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 40%  

Sunshine 280 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 57%  

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 Edmonton, 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

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.