Weather in May in Manitoba
Are you planning a trip a to Manitoba in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Manitoba in May?
Manitoba 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 to pleasant in Winnipeg at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Winnipeg and -4°C in Churchill.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Churchill with an average of 41 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Steinbach with 86 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 286 hours of sunshine in Winnipeg. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in Manitoba for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Manitoba climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Manitoba?
Winnipeg
In May Winnipeg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Churchill
In May Churchill generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Brandon
In May Brandon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Thompson
In May Thompson generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Dauphin
In May Dauphin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Manitoba?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Winnipeg, May might be a good time to visit Manitoba. 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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