5.8 /10
Fair

May is a fair month in Clair

Climate Overview

Clair, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 16.4°C (62°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 13 days this month. Temperatures drop noticeably between day and night.

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 12°C (54°F) at the start to 20°C (68°F) by month's end.

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 93 mm across the month.

Expect around 7.3h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 10.0h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 28th, averaging 20.2°C (68°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 9°C warmer with 1 more rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

LIVE Current Weather Local Time
LIVE Air Quality

Monthly May Averages

Temperature
16°C / 6°C
Feels Like
14°C / 3°C
Rain
13 days · 94 mm
Sunshine
9.4h / day
Humidity
68% — Humid
Wind
17 km/h
Wind Direction
WNW (296°)
Gusts
41 km/h
Daylight
15.1 h
Cloud Cover
64%
Clear Sky Days
3.2
UV Index
5.3 — High
Dew Point
6°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%
Snow Days
1 days · 2.5 cm
Frost Days
2 days

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

28°C 23°C 18°C 13°C 8°C 3°C -2°C 151015202531
HighLow

Daily Precipitation

0 mm 2 mm 4 mm 6 mm 151015202531
Rainfall

Daily Sunshine

0h 3h 6h 9h 12h 151015202531
Sunshine

Daily Wind Speed

0 5 10 15 20 25 151015202531
Wind Speed
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:00
Daylight 15.1h
Sunset 21:05

What to Expect

Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Wet weather can spread across much of the day, so it is best to keep outdoor plans flexible.

2 of the last 5 yearly records were warmer than this month's long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
-6°C / -14°C
Feels Like
-10°C / -19°C
Rain
11days (83 mm) Wet
Sun
5.1h Fair
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
1.8 Low
Snow Days
16days
February
Poor
Temp
-4°C / -13°C
Feels Like
-9°C / -19°C
Rain
11days (72 mm) Wet
Sun
6.6h Fair
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
2.7 Moderate
Snow Days
16days
March
Poor
Temp
1°C / -8°C
Feels Like
-4°C / -13°C
Rain
12days (92 mm) Wet
Sun
7.5h Good
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
3.5 Moderate
Snow Days
15days
April
Poor
Temp
7°C / -2°C
Feels Like
4°C / -6°C
Rain
12days (92 mm) Wet
Sun
8.2h Good
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
4.5 Moderate
Snow Days
9days
May
Fair
Temp
16°C / 6°C
Feels Like
14°C / 3°C
Rain
13days (94 mm) Wet
Sun
9.4h Good
Humidity
68% Muggy
UV
5.3 High
Snow Days
1days
June best
Excellent
Temp
22°C / 12°C
Feels Like
21°C / 11°C
Rain
14days (109 mm) Wet
Sun
10.5h Excellent
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
5.8 High
July best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 16°C
Feels Like
26°C / 16°C
Rain
14days (105 mm) Wet
Sun
11.4h Excellent
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
6.4 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
23°C / 15°C
Feels Like
24°C / 15°C
Rain
12days (96 mm) Wet
Sun
10.1h Excellent
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
5.5 High
September best
Good
Temp
19°C / 11°C
Feels Like
19°C / 9°C
Rain
9days (73 mm) Wet
Sun
8.6h Good
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
4.6 Moderate
October
Fair
Temp
13°C / 5°C
Feels Like
10°C / 2°C
Rain
11days (104 mm) Wet
Sun
6.3h Fair
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
2.9 Moderate
Snow Days
2days
November
Poor
Temp
4°C / -3°C
Feels Like
0°C / -7°C
Rain
12days (94 mm) Wet
Sun
5h Fair
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
1.8 Low
Snow Days
13days
December
Poor
Temp
-3°C / -11°C
Feels Like
-7°C / -16°C
Rain
11days (96 mm) Wet
Sun
4.5h Fair
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
1.4 Low
Snow Days
14days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January -6°C / -14°C -10°C / -19°C 11days (83 mm) Wet 5.1h Fair 78% Humid 1.8 Low Poor View Details
February -4°C / -13°C -9°C / -19°C 11days (72 mm) Wet 6.6h Fair 75% Muggy 2.7 Moderate Poor View Details
March 1°C / -8°C -4°C / -13°C 12days (92 mm) Wet 7.5h Good 74% Muggy 3.5 Moderate Poor View Details
April 7°C / -2°C 4°C / -6°C 12days (92 mm) Wet 8.2h Good 72% Muggy 4.5 Moderate Poor View Details
May 16°C / 6°C 14°C / 3°C 13days (94 mm) Wet 9.4h Good 68% Muggy 5.3 High Fair View Details
June best 22°C / 12°C 21°C / 11°C 14days (109 mm) Wet 10.5h Excellent 73% Muggy 5.8 High Excellent View Details
July best 25°C / 16°C 26°C / 16°C 14days (105 mm) Wet 11.4h Excellent 76% Humid 6.4 High Excellent View Details
August best 23°C / 15°C 24°C / 15°C 12days (96 mm) Wet 10.1h Excellent 76% Humid 5.5 High Excellent View Details
September best 19°C / 11°C 19°C / 9°C 9days (73 mm) Wet 8.6h Good 76% Humid 4.6 Moderate Good View Details
October 13°C / 5°C 10°C / 2°C 11days (104 mm) Wet 6.3h Fair 77% Humid 2.9 Moderate Fair View Details
November 4°C / -3°C 0°C / -7°C 12days (94 mm) Wet 5h Fair 77% Humid 1.8 Low Poor View Details
December -3°C / -11°C -7°C / -16°C 11days (96 mm) Wet 4.5h Fair 79% Humid 1.4 Low Poor View Details

What to Wear

Bundle up with a warm coat, scarf, and closed-toe shoes. Thermal layers underneath give flexibility between indoors and outdoors.

Temperatures drop significantly at night, so pack layers you can add or remove throughout the day.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Layered clothingLight jacketUmbrellaWaterproof jacketComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically fair for visiting Clair, with average highs of 16°C (62°F) and around 13 rainy days. Clair, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 16.4°C (62°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls
Clair typically sees around 13 rainy days in May with 94 mm (3.7 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in Clair during May are cool at around 6°C (43°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 16°C (62°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F) in May, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
May is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Clair. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Clair during May is 5 (moderate). Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended during midday hours.
Clair gets approximately 15 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 9 hours of sunshine.
Yes, Clair typically sees around 1 snow days in May with roughly 3 cm (1 in) of snowfall.

Last updated: