Winnipeg weather in May (Manitoba, Canada)

How is May weather typically in Winnipeg? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, Winnipeg tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 19°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 6°C.

Precipitation

Winnipeg in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 286 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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 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 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.

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 Winnipeg.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Canada? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Canada. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.