Toronto weather in May (Ontario, Canada)

How is the weather in Toronto in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Toronto generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Toronto in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 227 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Toronto, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 227 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 50%  

Where to go in Canada in May

Find out more about the weather in Canada in May and which places have the best weather 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 Toronto in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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