Whitby weather in May (Ontario, Canada)

How is May weather typically in Whitby? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Whitby typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 17°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 8°C.

Precipitation

Whitby in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With approximately 227 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Whitby climate page with graphs.

 

Whitby, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 227 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: Toronto, Canada (44 KM, 27 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 Whitby, 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

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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