Montréal weather in May (Quebec, Canada)
How is May weather typically in Montréal? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.
Temperatures
May in Montréal generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 20°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 8°C.
Precipitation
Montréal in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.Average sunshine
The city usually sees around 230 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Montréal. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Montréal climate page with graphs.
Montréal, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
8°C
Max Temperature
20°C
Water Temperature
8°C
Chance of Rain
42%
Precipitation
101 mm
Rainy days
13 days
Humidity
51%
Windspeed
22 km/h
Sunshine
230 hours
Percentage Sunshine
51%
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Montréal, 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. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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