Winnipeg weather in May (Manitoba, Canada)

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

In May, Winnipeg generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Winnipeg in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 286 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Winnipeg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 47%  

Sunshine 286 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 60%  

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 Winnipeg in May?

For visitors traveling to Winnipeg, 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 in May.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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