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May is a fair month in Ignace

Climate Overview

Ignace, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 16.4°C (62°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 10 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 (53°F) at the start to 20°C (68°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 8.9h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 10.3h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 29th, averaging 20.2°C (68°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 11°C warmer with 0 fewer rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
16°C / 5°C
Feels Like
14°C / 2°C
Rain
10 days · 64 mm
Sunshine
10.4h / day
Humidity
65% — Humid
Wind
17 km/h
Wind Direction
SSW (200°)
Gusts
38 km/h
Daylight
15.4 h
Cloud Cover
59%
Clear Sky Days
4.6
UV Index
5.9 — High
Dew Point
5°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%
Snow Days
2 days · 2.1 cm
Frost Days
4 days

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Daily Sunshine

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Daily Wind Speed

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:24
Daylight 15.3h
Sunset 20:44

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
-10°C / -16°C
Feels Like
-15°C / -22°C
Rain
6days (25 mm) Good
Sun
4.3h Fair
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
1.5 Low
Snow Days
14days
February
Poor
Temp
-9°C / -16°C
Feels Like
-14°C / -22°C
Rain
7days (29 mm) Good
Sun
6.4h Fair
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
2.4 Moderate
Snow Days
13days
March
Poor
Temp
-1°C / -9°C
Feels Like
-6°C / -14°C
Rain
6days (33 mm) Good
Sun
8.3h Good
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
3.6 Moderate
Snow Days
10days
April
Poor
Temp
5°C / -3°C
Feels Like
2°C / -8°C
Rain
10days (62 mm) Wet
Sun
8.9h Good
Humidity
70% Muggy
UV
4.3 Moderate
Snow Days
10days
May
Fair
Temp
16°C / 5°C
Feels Like
14°C / 2°C
Rain
10days (64 mm) Wet
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
65% Muggy
UV
5.9 High
Snow Days
2days
June best
Excellent
Temp
23°C / 13°C
Feels Like
22°C / 11°C
Rain
14days (92 mm) Wet
Sun
11.2h Excellent
Humidity
67% Muggy
UV
6.4 High
July best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 16°C
Feels Like
24°C / 15°C
Rain
13days (102 mm) Wet
Sun
11.7h Excellent
Humidity
70% Muggy
UV
6.4 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
23°C / 15°C
Feels Like
23°C / 14°C
Rain
13days (93 mm) Wet
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
5.4 High
September best
Good
Temp
19°C / 11°C
Feels Like
17°C / 9°C
Rain
12days (110 mm) Wet
Sun
8h Good
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
4.4 Moderate
October
Poor
Temp
10°C / 4°C
Feels Like
6°C / 0°C
Rain
12days (68 mm) Wet
Sun
5.5h Fair
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
2.6 Moderate
Snow Days
5days
November
Poor
Temp
1°C / -5°C
Feels Like
-4°C / -10°C
Rain
10days (39 mm) Wet
Sun
3.9h Poor
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
1.6 Low
Snow Days
14days
December
Poor
Temp
-7°C / -14°C
Feels Like
-12°C / -19°C
Rain
9days (40 mm) Wet
Sun
3.5h Poor
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
1.2 Low
Snow Days
16days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January -10°C / -16°C -15°C / -22°C 6days (25 mm) Good 4.3h Fair 80% Humid 1.5 Low Poor View Details
February -9°C / -16°C -14°C / -22°C 7days (29 mm) Good 6.4h Fair 75% Muggy 2.4 Moderate Poor View Details
March -1°C / -9°C -6°C / -14°C 6days (33 mm) Good 8.3h Good 73% Muggy 3.6 Moderate Poor View Details
April 5°C / -3°C 2°C / -8°C 10days (62 mm) Wet 8.9h Good 70% Muggy 4.3 Moderate Poor View Details
May 16°C / 5°C 14°C / 2°C 10days (64 mm) Wet 10.4h Excellent 65% Muggy 5.9 High Fair View Details
June best 23°C / 13°C 22°C / 11°C 14days (92 mm) Wet 11.2h Excellent 67% Muggy 6.4 High Excellent View Details
July best 25°C / 16°C 24°C / 15°C 13days (102 mm) Wet 11.7h Excellent 70% Muggy 6.4 High Excellent View Details
August best 23°C / 15°C 23°C / 14°C 13days (93 mm) Wet 10.3h Excellent 73% Muggy 5.4 High Excellent View Details
September best 19°C / 11°C 17°C / 9°C 12days (110 mm) Wet 8h Good 76% Humid 4.4 Moderate Good View Details
October 10°C / 4°C 6°C / 0°C 12days (68 mm) Wet 5.5h Fair 78% Humid 2.6 Moderate Poor View Details
November 1°C / -5°C -4°C / -10°C 10days (39 mm) Wet 3.9h Poor 79% Humid 1.6 Low Poor View Details
December -7°C / -14°C -12°C / -19°C 9days (40 mm) Wet 3.5h Poor 82% Humid 1.2 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 Ignace, with average highs of 16°C (62°F) and around 10 rainy days. Ignace, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 16.4°C (62°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls
Ignace typically sees around 10 rainy days in May with 64 mm (2.5 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
Yes, nights in Ignace during May are cold, averaging 5°C (42°F). Pack warm layers and a coat for evenings.
With highs of 16°C (62°F) and lows of 5°C (42°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 Ignace. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Ignace during May is 6 (high). Wear sunscreen SPF 30+, a hat, and sunglasses. Limit direct sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Ignace gets approximately 15 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 10 hours of sunshine.
Yes, Ignace typically sees around 2 snow days in May with roughly 2 cm (1 in) of snowfall.

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