Quebec weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Quebec in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Quebec in May?
Quebec is a region in Canada. In May, Quebec experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Magdalen Islands at 8°C to pleasant in Brossard at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Brossard and 4°C in Magdalen Islands.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Amos with an average of 77 mm to high rainfall in Stanstead Plain with 124 mm. The city Montréal usually sees around 230 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Quebec in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Quebec climate page.
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Average weather in Montréal
In May Montréal generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Quebec City
In May Quebec City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Mont-Tremblant
In May Mont-Tremblant generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in La Malbaie
In May La Malbaie generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Magdalen Islands
In May Magdalen Islands generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Quebec?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Quebec with overall pleasant weather in Montréal. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Quebec is in May, June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Montréal. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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