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Hamilton weather in May (Ontario, Canada)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Hamilton during May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In May, Hamilton tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 19°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Hamilton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 245 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Hamilton.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, 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 Hamilton climate page with graphs.

 

Hamilton, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 88 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
SunshineSunshine 245 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 54%  

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.

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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 Hamilton, 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
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.