Edmonton in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Edmonton in may 2024
The weather in Edmonton in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 78.9cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
28%
11%
9%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
27%
12%
7%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
31%
15%
11%
Weather at 3am
47°F
38%
32%
13%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Edmonton in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Edmonton in may.
The climate of Edmonton in may is tolerable
The weather in may in Edmonton is relatively dry (with 3.5in of rainfall over 5 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.2in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is relatively fresh around this city this month, but it is liveable by dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 63°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Edmonton is 54°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Edmonton in the month of may with a maximum record of 86°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 23°F in 2013. You can plan to have about 13 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 42% of time.
On average, in Edmonton, the days of may last 15:57. The sun rises at 04:32 and sunset is at 20:29.
With a correct weather, may is okay (but not good) to go there.
Edmonton: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Edmonton. more information
May: another location in Canada?
If you want to go to Canada in may, there are destinations with better weather than Edmonton:
In may, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto, Niagara Falls (Ontario), Brampton and Victoria have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Edmonton in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 23°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 13 day(s) (42%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.5in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 78.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 77% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.21km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:32 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:29 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:57 | ||||
| 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 Edmonton in may 2023:
47°F to 76°F
54°F to 70°F
50°F to 77°F
56°F to 83°F
56°F to 72°F
45°F to 52°F
43°F to 47°F
45°F to 63°F
45°F to 65°F
47°F to 67°F
49°F to 68°F
49°F to 74°F
52°F to 77°F
52°F to 77°F
52°F to 77°F
56°F to 70°F
45°F to 70°F
43°F to 67°F
49°F to 83°F
58°F to 85°F
58°F to 85°F
58°F to 68°F
56°F to 70°F
45°F to 65°F
45°F to 61°F
52°F to 68°F
50°F to 74°F
52°F to 77°F
52°F to 76°F
49°F to 68°F
52°F to 72°F
Map: other cities in Canada in may
Cities near Edmonton:
| Red Deer in may | tolerable weather |
| Lloydminster in may | tolerable weather |
| Drumheller in may | tolerable weather |
| Cold Lake in may | very bad weather |
| Calgary in may | tolerable weather |
| Banff National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Lake Louise in may | very bad weather |
| Canmore in may | very bad weather |
| Jasper National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Moraine Lake in may | very bad weather |
| North Battleford in may | tolerable weather |
| Glacier National Park in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Edmonton in may:
Weather data for Edmonton for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Edmonton. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Edmonton 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 Edmonton.