Weather in May in Quebec
Planning a trip to Quebec this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
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.
Temperatures
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.To explore the conditions in Quebec in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Montréal enjoys close to 230 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Quebec climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Canada, check out our Quebec's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Quebec?
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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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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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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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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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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Quebec, in Canada.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Quebec.
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