Fort McMurray weather in May (Alberta, Canada)

Planning a trip to Fort McMurray in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Fort McMurray generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 4°C.

Fort McMurray in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 41 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 278 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Fort McMurray, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 41 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 278 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 55%  

Where to go in Canada in May

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Fort McMurray in May?

For visitors traveling to Fort McMurray, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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