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May is a fair month in Cranbrook

Climate Overview

Cranbrook, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 17.9°C (64°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Temperatures drop noticeably between day and night.

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 17°C (62°F) at the start to 21°C (70°F) by month's end.

Rainfall is heaviest during the last third of the month, while the first third tends to be drier.

Expect around 11.9h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 13.5h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 31th, averaging 21.8°C (71°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 7°C warmer with 2 fewer rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
18°C / 5°C
Feels Like
16°C / 3°C
Rain
9 days · 48 mm
Sunshine
11.9h / day
Humidity
63% — Moderate
Wind
11 km/h
Wind Direction
SW (234°)
Gusts
35 km/h
Daylight
15.4 h
Cloud Cover
61%
Clear Sky Days
3.5
UV Index
6.3 — High
Dew Point
5°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%
Snow Days
1 days · 0.9 cm

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Daily Sunshine

0h 4h 8h 12h 16h 151015202531
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Daily Wind Speed

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Sun Position
Sunrise 06:00
Daylight 15.4h
Sunset 21:21

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
-1°C / -9°C
Feels Like
-5°C / -13°C
Rain
10days (41 mm) Wet
Sun
4.8h Fair
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
1.5 Low
Snow Days
15days
February
Poor
Temp
-1°C / -10°C
Feels Like
-5°C / -14°C
Rain
10days (43 mm) Wet
Sun
6.7h Fair
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
2.5 Moderate
Snow Days
14days
March
Poor
Temp
5°C / -4°C
Feels Like
2°C / -7°C
Rain
10days (41 mm) Wet
Sun
8.8h Good
Humidity
70% Muggy
UV
3.9 Moderate
Snow Days
13days
April
Poor
Temp
11°C / 1°C
Feels Like
8°C / -3°C
Rain
11days (41 mm) Wet
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
64% Muggy
UV
5.4 High
Snow Days
8days
May
Fair
Temp
18°C / 5°C
Feels Like
16°C / 3°C
Rain
9days (48 mm) Wet
Sun
11.9h Excellent
Humidity
63% Muggy
UV
6.3 High
Snow Days
1days
June
Good
Temp
22°C / 10°C
Feels Like
21°C / 8°C
Rain
10days (52 mm) Wet
Sun
12.8h Excellent
Humidity
59% Moderate
UV
6.9 High
July best
Excellent
Temp
28°C / 14°C
Feels Like
27°C / 13°C
Rain
5days (24 mm) Good
Sun
13.8h Excellent
Humidity
49% Moderate
UV
7.1 Very High
August best
Excellent
Temp
28°C / 14°C
Feels Like
26°C / 13°C
Rain
5days (28 mm) Good
Sun
12.2h Excellent
Humidity
49% Moderate
UV
6.2 High
September best
Excellent
Temp
22°C / 9°C
Feels Like
19°C / 7°C
Rain
6days (29 mm) Good
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
59% Moderate
UV
5 Moderate
October
Fair
Temp
11°C / 2°C
Feels Like
8°C / -1°C
Rain
9days (49 mm) Wet
Sun
7.8h Good
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
3.2 Moderate
Snow Days
5days
November
Poor
Temp
3°C / -3°C
Feels Like
0°C / -6°C
Rain
12days (56 mm) Wet
Sun
4.9h Fair
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
1.7 Low
Snow Days
15days
December
Poor
Temp
-1°C / -8°C
Feels Like
-5°C / -12°C
Rain
12days (67 mm) Wet
Sun
4.3h Fair
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
1.3 Low
Snow Days
17days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January -1°C / -9°C -5°C / -13°C 10days (41 mm) Wet 4.8h Fair 80% Humid 1.5 Low Poor View Details
February -1°C / -10°C -5°C / -14°C 10days (43 mm) Wet 6.7h Fair 73% Muggy 2.5 Moderate Poor View Details
March 5°C / -4°C 2°C / -7°C 10days (41 mm) Wet 8.8h Good 70% Muggy 3.9 Moderate Poor View Details
April 11°C / 1°C 8°C / -3°C 11days (41 mm) Wet 10.6h Excellent 64% Muggy 5.4 High Poor View Details
May 18°C / 5°C 16°C / 3°C 9days (48 mm) Wet 11.9h Excellent 63% Muggy 6.3 High Fair View Details
June 22°C / 10°C 21°C / 8°C 10days (52 mm) Wet 12.8h Excellent 59% Moderate 6.9 High Good View Details
July best 28°C / 14°C 27°C / 13°C 5days (24 mm) Good 13.8h Excellent 49% Moderate 7.1 Very High Excellent View Details
August best 28°C / 14°C 26°C / 13°C 5days (28 mm) Good 12.2h Excellent 49% Moderate 6.2 High Excellent View Details
September best 22°C / 9°C 19°C / 7°C 6days (29 mm) Good 10.2h Excellent 59% Moderate 5 Moderate Excellent View Details
October 11°C / 2°C 8°C / -1°C 9days (49 mm) Wet 7.8h Good 72% Muggy 3.2 Moderate Fair View Details
November 3°C / -3°C 0°C / -6°C 12days (56 mm) Wet 4.9h Fair 81% Humid 1.7 Low Poor View Details
December -1°C / -8°C -5°C / -12°C 12days (67 mm) Wet 4.3h Fair 80% Humid 1.3 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 jacketUmbrellaComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically fair for visiting Cranbrook, with average highs of 18°C (64°F) and around 9 rainy days. Cranbrook, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 17.9°C (64°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Tempera
Cranbrook typically sees around 9 rainy days in May with 48 mm (1.9 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
Yes, nights in Cranbrook during May are cold, averaging 5°C (41°F). Pack warm layers and a coat for evenings.
With highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F) in May, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
May is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Cranbrook. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Cranbrook during May is 6 (high). Wear sunscreen SPF 30+, a hat, and sunglasses. Limit direct sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Cranbrook gets approximately 15 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 12 hours of sunshine.
Yes, Cranbrook typically sees around 1 snow days in May with roughly 1 cm (0 in) of snowfall.

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