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Owen Sound Weather in May

May in Owen Sound brings pleasant temperatures around 18°C (64°F) during the day, dropping to 7°C (45°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 84 mm (3.3 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Owen Sound in May

You can expect rain on around 11 days based on historical patterns, with 84 mm (3.3 in) average for the month. When showers do arrive, they tend to be on the heavier side. Worth being prepared even if rain days are not that numerous.

Temperature in Owen Sound in May

Expect highs of 18°C (64°F) in Owen Sound in May, with nights dropping to around 7°C (45°F). This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. With overnight lows of 7°C (45°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances for Owen Sound.

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Owen Sound Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C (45°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C (64°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 84 mm (3.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  

Best Places in Canada in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Owen Sound in May

Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes.

What To Do in Owen Sound in May

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

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