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Saskatoon weather in May (Saskatchewan, Canada)

What weather conditions can you expect in Saskatoon this May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Saskatoon includes 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 5°C.

Precipitation

Saskatoon in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 8 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 263 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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 Saskatoon climate page with graphs.

 

Saskatoon, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 50 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
SunshineSunshine 263 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 54%  

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.

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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 Saskatoon, 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
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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