Gatineau weather in May (Quebec, Canada)

How does the May weather in Gatineau compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Gatineau is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 20°C. At night, it falls to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Gatineau in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With around 231 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

 

Gatineau, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 49% *  

Sunshine 231 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: Ottawa, Canada (6 KM, 3 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 Gatineau, 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

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