Eastern Townships Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Eastern Townships, Canada in May.

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Magog Sherbrooke Bromont Lac-Brome

Thinking about venturing to the Eastern Townships, Canada this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Eastern Townships in May

The Eastern Townships, Canada is a region in Canada. May in the Eastern Townships generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Magog.

For specific regional insights in the Eastern Townships, Canada, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Farnham with an average of 112 mm (4.4 in) to high rainfall in Lac-Brome with 123 mm (4.8 in).

Explore the Eastern Townships by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Eastern Townships — and find the best time to visit. (based on Magog)

January-4°C (25°F) February-2°C (28°F) March3°C (37°F) April11°C (52°F) May19°C (66°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August24°C (75°F) September21°C (70°F) October13°C (55°F) November6°C (43°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Eastern Townships in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Eastern Townships.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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).

Popular Destinations in the Eastern Townships

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Eastern Townships, Canada?

Temperature range in the Eastern Townships (May)

Precipitation variation in the Eastern Townships (May)

Magog

In May Magog generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Magog →

Sherbrooke

In May Sherbrooke generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Sherbrooke →

Bromont

In May Bromont generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
179 hours
230 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Bromont →

Lac-Brome

In May Lac-Brome generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Lac-Brome →

Granby

In May Granby generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
179 hours
230 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Eastern Townships, in Canada.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Eastern Townships in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Magog 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Sherbrooke 19°C (66°F) 6°C (43°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Bromont 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Lac-Brome 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Granby 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Cowansville 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)

The Eastern Townships weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Eastern Townships, Canada in May?

May in the Eastern Townships, Canada brings tolerable weather. In Magog, daytime temperatures are typically around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows hover near 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in the Eastern Townships, Canada in May?

Average temperatures in the Eastern Townships, Canada during May range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 19°C (66°F) in Magog.

Does the Eastern Townships, Canada get a lot of rain in May?

the Eastern Townships, Canada sees substantial rainfall in May. Magog typically averages about 120 mm (4.7 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Eastern Townships, Canada?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Magog, May might be a good time to visit the Eastern Townships, Canada. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit the Eastern Townships, Canada is in June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Magog. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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