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Saskatoon in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Saskatoon in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Saskatoon, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in Saskatoon in May 2026

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Saskatoon in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +66°F and approximately 3 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 13 rainy days and 50 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 Saskatoon

Average weather

☀️
+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+14°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
50 mm
Total precipitation
57%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Saskatoon has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Saskatoon in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Saskatoon 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 +34°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 34% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +86°F.

Is Saskatoon warm or cold in May?

Saskatoon is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +52°F to +66°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +28°F to +41°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 Saskatoon:

Climate in Saskatoon in May

Saskatoon weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+52°F+66°F+73°F
Min. temperature
-15°F+14°F+32°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+95°F+102°F
Rainfall
18 mm50 mm82 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
63%57%64%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1012 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
432
Cloudy days
14139
Rainy days
71318
Snowy days
510

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 +66°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 18 mm to 50 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 63% to 57%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in April to 3 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Saskatoon 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 Saskatoon based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 35 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Saskatoon wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 60% chance of precipitation and 82 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during May in Saskatoon 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 Saskatoon?

This is the weather in Saskatoon in May 2024:
1 May
☀️
+69°F
2 May
☁️
+79°F
3 May
☀️
+79°F
4 May
☀️
+80°F
5 May
☀️
+78°F
6 May
☁️
+62°F
7 May
☁️
+65°F
8 May
☁️
+64°F
9 May
☁️
+66°F
10 May
☁️
+70°F
11 May
☁️
+73°F
12 May
☁️
+70°F
13 May
☀️
+77°F
14 May
🌫️
+81°F
15 May
🌫️
+83°F
16 May
🌫️
+86°F
17 May
🌫️
+75°F
18 May
🌫️
+62°F
19 May
☀️
+79°F
20 May
🌫️
+79°F
21 May
☁️
+73°F
22 May
🌫️
+86°F
23 May
🌫️
+85°F
24 May
🌧️
+67°F
25 May
🌫️
+67°F
26 May
🌫️
+68°F
27 May
☁️
+68°F
28 May
☁️
+69°F
29 May
☁️
+79°F
30 May
🌫️
+81°F
31 May
☀️
+86°F
In May 2024 Saskatoon had 7 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 1 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 55%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 12%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+42°F) and the highest in 1987 (+53°F). The driest year was 1979 with only 191 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 538 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Saskatoon in May:

Is May a good time to visit Saskatoon?

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

Can you sunbathe in Saskatoon in May?

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

Is Saskatoon rainy in May?

Saskatoon 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 Saskatoon in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Saskatoon 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 Saskatoon

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Saskatoon, 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.