Richmond Hill weather in May (Ontario, Canada)

Wondering what the weather is like in Richmond Hill during May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Richmond Hill typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C.

Precipitation

Richmond Hill in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 227 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Richmond Hill climate page with graphs.

 

Richmond Hill, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 227 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Toronto, Canada (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in May

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Richmond Hill, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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