Niagara on the Lake weather in May (Ontario, Canada)

Looking to travel to Niagara on the Lake in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Niagara on the Lake generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Niagara on the Lake in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 259 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with 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 Niagara on the Lake climate page with graphs.

 

Niagara on the Lake, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 259 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Buffalo, the United States of America (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in May

Find out more about the weather in Canada in May and which places have the best weather 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 Niagara on the Lake in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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