Ottawa weather in May (Kansas, United States of America)

What weather conditions can you expect in Ottawa this May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Ottawa includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Ottawa in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With around 267 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm October typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ottawa, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 267 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

* Data from: Topeka, the United States of America (59 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America 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 Ottawa, 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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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