Shawinigan weather in May (Quebec, Canada)

How does the May weather in Shawinigan compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Shawinigan includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 19°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Shawinigan in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Shawinigan. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shawinigan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Shawinigan, 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Shawinigan.

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