Planning a trip to Calgary in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +63°F and approximately 2 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 15 rainy days and 67 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+14°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
67 mm
Total precipitation
56%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Calgary has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Calgary in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Calgary for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +86°F during the day to a minimum of +37°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +73°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +77°F.
Is Calgary warm or cold in May?
Calgary is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +54°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +30°F to +39°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Calgary:
Climate in Calgary in May
Calgary weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+54°F
+63°F
+70°F
Min. temperature
0°F
+14°F
+28°F
Max. temperature
+82°F
+90°F
+97°F
Rainfall
20 mm
67 mm
104 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
56%
56%
60%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
1
Cloudy days
12
10
7
Rainy days
8
15
16
Snowy days
7
3
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +54°F to +63°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 20 mm to 67 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 56%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Calgary in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Calgary is gradually decreasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Calgary based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 32 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Calgary wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 53% chance of precipitation and 104 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during May in Calgary based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in May, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last May in Calgary?
This is the weather in Calgary in May 2023:
1 May
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+77°F
2 May
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+78°F
3 May
☀️
+80°F
4 May
☀️
+80°F
5 May
☀️
+78°F
6 May
🌧️
+71°F
7 May
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+61°F
8 May
🌧️
+61°F
9 May
☁️
+56°F
10 May
☁️
+58°F
11 May
🌧️
+66°F
12 May
☀️
+71°F
13 May
☀️
+74°F
14 May
☀️
+73°F
15 May
☀️
+79°F
16 May
🌫️
+80°F
17 May
🌫️
+68°F
18 May
🌫️
+70°F
19 May
🌫️
+85°F
20 May
🌫️
+85°F
21 May
🌫️
+83°F
22 May
🌫️
+82°F
23 May
☁️
+71°F
24 May
☁️
+71°F
25 May
☁️
+67°F
26 May
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+72°F
27 May
☁️
+74°F
28 May
☀️
+78°F
29 May
☁️
+78°F
30 May
☁️
+77°F
31 May
☀️
+77°F
In May 2023 Calgary had 11 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 59%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 16%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Calgary climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Calgary in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+47°F) and the highest in 2023 (+56°F). The driest year was 1979 with only 203 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 702 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Calgary in May:
Is May a good time to visit Calgary?
May is a really good time to go to Calgary. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Calgary.
Can you sunbathe in Calgary in May?
May has mild temperatures in Calgary. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Calgary rainy in May?
Calgary is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Calgary in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Calgary in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Calgary, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.