Kingston weather in May (Ontario, Canada)

How does the May weather in Kingston compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Kingston includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 18°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Kingston in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Expect around 12 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 220 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kingston, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 220 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 48%  

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

Temperatures

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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 Kingston, 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 Kingston.

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