Calgary in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Calgary in may 2024
The weather in Calgary in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 83cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
28%
12%
6%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
32%
14%
6%
Weather at 6pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
29%
15%
9%
Weather at 3am
45°F
40%
26%
14%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Calgary in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Calgary in may.
The climate of Calgary in may is tolerable
In may in Calgary, the climate is wet (with 3.2in of rainfall over 5 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.2in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is rather cool there may, but it is livable by dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 61°F. The seasonal minimum is 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Calgary is 52°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Calgary in the month of may with a maximum record of 86°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2013. You can expect to have about 3 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 10% of the month.
On this month of may, day length in Calgary is generally 15:35. The sun rises at 04:45 and sets at 20:20.
With a correct climate, the month of may is okay (but not the best) to go in Calgary.
May: another location in Canada?
If you want to go to Canada in may, there are destinations with better weather than Calgary:
In may, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto, Niagara Falls (Ontario), Brampton and Victoria have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Calgary in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 18°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.5in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 83cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 78% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.29km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:45 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:20 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:35 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Calgary in may 2023:
45°F to 74°F
54°F to 61°F
49°F to 74°F
52°F to 81°F
52°F to 70°F
43°F to 52°F
41°F to 50°F
43°F to 59°F
47°F to 58°F
43°F to 63°F
47°F to 67°F
47°F to 74°F
49°F to 76°F
49°F to 70°F
49°F to 77°F
56°F to 72°F
52°F to 68°F
47°F to 74°F
49°F to 85°F
58°F to 85°F
56°F to 85°F
54°F to 70°F
49°F to 70°F
45°F to 65°F
47°F to 63°F
47°F to 72°F
49°F to 74°F
52°F to 77°F
52°F to 76°F
52°F to 74°F
49°F to 68°F
Map: other cities in Canada in may
Cities near Calgary:
| Canmore in may | very bad weather |
| Drumheller in may | tolerable weather |
| Red Deer in may | tolerable weather |
| Banff National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Moraine Lake in may | very bad weather |
| Lake Louise in may | very bad weather |
| Lethbridge in may | tolerable weather |
| Cranbrook in may | tolerable weather |
| Glacier National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Medicine Hat in may | tolerable weather |
| Edmonton in may | tolerable weather |
| Jasper National Park in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Calgary
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Weather data for Calgary in may:
Weather data for Calgary for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Calgary. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Calgary can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Calgary.