Jasper weather in May (Alberta, Canada)

Wondering what the weather is like in Jasper during May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Jasper usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 9°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -3°C.

Precipitation

Jasper in May usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. On average, there are about 11 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 228 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Jasper. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Jasper, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 228 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 46%  

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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