Manitoba Weather in May

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

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Winnipeg Churchill Brandon Thompson

Planning a journey to Manitoba, Canada this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Manitoba in May

Manitoba, Canada is a region in Canada. The weather in Manitoba in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Churchill at 3°C (37°F) to pleasant in Winnipeg at 19°C (66°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Winnipeg and -4°C (25°F) in Churchill.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Manitoba, Canada, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Churchill with an average of 41 mm (1.6 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Steinbach with 86 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Winnipeg typically receives 286 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Manitoba by month

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

January-10°C (14°F) February-8°C (18°F) March1°C (34°F) April11°C (52°F) May19°C (66°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September20°C (68°F) October11°C (52°F) November1°C (34°F) December-7°C (19°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Manitoba in May

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

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 Manitoba

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

Temperature range in Manitoba (May)

Precipitation variation in Manitoba (May)

Winnipeg

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
286 hours
277 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Churchill

In May Churchill generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
-5°C (23°F)
3°C (37°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-13°C (9°F)
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
198 hours
243 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Churchill →

Brandon

In May Brandon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Brandon →

Thompson

In May Thompson generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
14°C (57°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
1°C (34°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Thompson →

Dauphin

In May Dauphin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
17°C (63°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Manitoba in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Winnipeg 19°C (66°F) 6°C (43°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Churchill 3°C (37°F) -4°C (25°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Brandon 18°C (64°F) 5°C (41°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Thompson 14°C (57°F) 1°C (34°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Dauphin 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Neepawa 18°C (64°F) 5°C (41°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)

Manitoba weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Manitoba, Canada in May?

May in Manitoba, Canada brings pleasant weather. In Winnipeg, daytime temperatures are typically around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows hover near 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Manitoba, Canada in May?

Winnipeg averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

Does Manitoba, Canada get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Manitoba, Canada during May, with Winnipeg averaging close to 84 mm (3.3 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Manitoba, Canada?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Winnipeg, May might be a good time to visit Manitoba, Canada. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Winnipeg. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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