Weather in May in Alberta
Planning a getaway to Alberta this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Alberta in May?
Alberta is a region in Canada. Alberta has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Cape Hooper at -3°C to pleasant in Taber at 20°C. At night it cools down to 6°C in Taber and -7°C in Cape Hooper.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in High Level with an average of 37 mm to high rainfall in Waterton Park with 105 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 250 hours of sunshine in Calgary. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Alberta in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Alberta climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Alberta?
Calgary
In May Calgary generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Edmonton
In May Edmonton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Jasper
In May Jasper generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Canmore
In May Canmore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Banff
In May Banff generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Alberta?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Calgary, May might be a good time to visit Alberta. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Alberta is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Calgary. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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