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Sault Ste. Marie weather in May (Ontario, Canada)

What kind of weather does May bring to Sault Ste. Marie? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Sault Ste. Marie includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 17°C, cooling down at night to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Sault Ste. Marie in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sault Ste. Marie climate page with graphs.

 

Sault Ste. Marie, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 58 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  

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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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 Sault Ste. Marie, 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
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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