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Quebec in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Quebec in May and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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May

Weather in Quebec in May 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Quebec in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +64°F and approximately 3 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 17 rainy days and 135 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • May is usually the driest month of the year in Quebec

Average weather

☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+27°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
135 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Quebec has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Quebec in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Quebec for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +66°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +88°F during the day and a minimum of +34°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 67% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +52°F to +88°F.

Is Quebec warm or cold in May?

Quebec is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +48°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +32°F to +45°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 Quebec:

Climate in Quebec in May

Quebec weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+48°F+64°F+73°F
Min. temperature
0°F+27°F+34°F
Max. temperature
+82°F+90°F+97°F
Rainfall
89 mm135 mm153 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
69%67%72%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1013 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
432
Cloudy days
101110
Rainy days
101717
Snowy days
600

May often has better weather than April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +48°F to +64°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 89 mm to 135 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 69% to 67%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in April to 3 in May.

Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Quebec in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Quebec is gradually decreasing during May, going from 11 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Quebec based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 197 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 101 mm, which is considered heavy rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 13 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:
Quebec wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 560 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Quebec?

This is the weather in Quebec in May 2023:
1 May
🌧️
+51°F
2 May
☁️
+54°F
3 May
🌧️
+46°F
4 May
☁️
+53°F
5 May
☁️
+65°F
6 May
☁️
+76°F
7 May
☀️
+71°F
8 May
☁️
+61°F
9 May
☀️
+60°F
10 May
☀️
+72°F
11 May
☀️
+76°F
12 May
☁️
+74°F
13 May
☁️
+66°F
14 May
☀️
+63°F
15 May
☁️
+63°F
16 May
☁️
+60°F
17 May
🌧️
+47°F
18 May
☀️
+56°F
19 May
☁️
+75°F
20 May
☁️
+70°F
21 May
🌫️
+69°F
22 May
☀️
+59°F
23 May
☀️
+72°F
24 May
🌧️
+57°F
25 May
☁️
+60°F
26 May
☁️
+73°F
27 May
☁️
+81°F
28 May
☀️
+85°F
29 May
☀️
+71°F
30 May
☁️
+81°F
31 May
☀️
+87°F
In May 2023 Quebec had 11 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 60%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Quebec climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Quebec in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+48°F) and the highest in 2010 (+53°F). The driest year was 2001 with only 618 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 44340 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Quebec in May:

Is May a good time to visit Quebec?

May is a really good time to go to Quebec. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Quebec.

Can you sunbathe in Quebec in May?

May has mild temperatures in Quebec. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Quebec rainy in May?

Quebec 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 Quebec in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Quebec in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Canada

Check out the weather for other cities in Canada.

Monthly weather in Quebec

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Quebec, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.