Are you considering a trip to Edmonton in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +64°F and about 6 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 14 rainy days and 57 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
May is usually the driest month of the year in Edmonton
Average weather
☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
57 mm
Total precipitation
53%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Edmonton has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Edmonton in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Edmonton for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +75°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +86°F during the day and a minimum of +39°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +75°F.
Is Edmonton warm or cold in May?
Edmonton is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +52°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +30°F to +43°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 Edmonton:
Climate in Edmonton in May
Edmonton weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+52°F
+64°F
+70°F
Min. temperature
-11°F
+19°F
+32°F
Max. temperature
+82°F
+90°F
+99°F
Rainfall
20 mm
57 mm
98 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
57%
53%
62%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1012 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
5
6
4
Cloudy days
12
9
6
Rainy days
8
14
17
Snowy days
5
1
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +52°F to +64°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 20 mm to 57 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 57% to 53%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 5 to 6.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Edmonton 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 Edmonton is gradually decreasing during May, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Edmonton based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 52%, leading to total precipitation of around 91 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 16 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:
Edmonton wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 103 mm of rainfall per day. February, 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 Edmonton based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in May is 0%, for a monthly total of around 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 Edmonton?
This is the weather in Edmonton in May 2023:
1 May
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+82°F
2 May
☁️
+82°F
3 May
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+84°F
4 May
☁️
+86°F
5 May
☀️
+85°F
6 May
☀️
+72°F
7 May
🌧️
+61°F
8 May
☁️
+63°F
9 May
🌧️
+65°F
10 May
☁️
+67°F
11 May
☁️
+68°F
12 May
🌧️
+74°F
13 May
☀️
+80°F
14 May
☁️
+82°F
15 May
☀️
+83°F
16 May
☀️
+84°F
17 May
☀️
+69°F
18 May
☀️
+68°F
19 May
☀️
+80°F
20 May
☀️
+78°F
21 May
☁️
+82°F
22 May
☁️
+82°F
23 May
🌧️
+69°F
24 May
☁️
+67°F
25 May
☁️
+66°F
26 May
☀️
+73°F
27 May
☀️
+78°F
28 May
☀️
+81°F
29 May
☁️
+77°F
30 May
☁️
+78°F
31 May
☁️
+75°F
In May 2023 Edmonton had 13 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 57%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 12%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Edmonton climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Edmonton in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+43°F) and the highest in 2023 (+54°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 185 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 848 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Edmonton in May:
Is May a good time to visit Edmonton?
May is a really good time to go to Edmonton. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Edmonton.
Can you sunbathe in Edmonton in May?
May has mild temperatures in Edmonton. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Edmonton rainy in May?
Edmonton 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 Edmonton in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Edmonton 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 Edmonton, 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.
