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May is a fair month in Kenora

Climate Overview

Kenora, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 16.1°C (61°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 12°C (54°F) at the start to 19°C (67°F) by month's end.

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

The warmest days tend to fall around the 29th, averaging 19.6°C (67°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 10°C warmer with 1 fewer rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
16°C / 6°C
Feels Like
14°C / 3°C
Rain
8 days · 64 mm
Sunshine
11h / day
Humidity
66% — Humid
Wind
19 km/h
Wind Direction
SSE (154°)
Gusts
35 km/h
Daylight
15.4 h
Cloud Cover
55%
Clear Sky Days
6.1
UV Index
5.9 — High
Dew Point
5°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%
Snow Days
1 days · 0.7 cm
Frost Days
2 days

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:34
Daylight 15.4h
Sunset 20:57

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
-10°C / -16°C
Feels Like
-15°C / -21°C
Rain
5days (20 mm) Good
Sun
4.4h Fair
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
1.5 Low
Snow Days
12days
February
Poor
Temp
-9°C / -16°C
Feels Like
-14°C / -22°C
Rain
6days (23 mm) Good
Sun
6.8h Fair
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
2.5 Moderate
Snow Days
11days
March
Poor
Temp
-1°C / -8°C
Feels Like
-5°C / -14°C
Rain
6days (26 mm) Good
Sun
8.6h Good
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
3.6 Moderate
Snow Days
8days
April
Poor
Temp
6°C / -2°C
Feels Like
2°C / -7°C
Rain
9days (56 mm) Wet
Sun
9.3h Good
Humidity
70% Muggy
UV
4.3 Moderate
Snow Days
9days
May
Fair
Temp
16°C / 6°C
Feels Like
14°C / 3°C
Rain
8days (64 mm) Wet
Sun
11h Excellent
Humidity
66% Muggy
UV
5.9 High
Snow Days
1days
June best
Excellent
Temp
22°C / 13°C
Feels Like
21°C / 11°C
Rain
11days (80 mm) Wet
Sun
11.9h Excellent
Humidity
70% Muggy
UV
6.5 High
July best
Excellent
Temp
24°C / 17°C
Feels Like
25°C / 17°C
Rain
11days (101 mm) Wet
Sun
12.7h Excellent
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
6.5 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
23°C / 17°C
Feels Like
23°C / 16°C
Rain
11days (85 mm) Wet
Sun
11.1h Excellent
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
5.5 High
September
Good
Temp
19°C / 13°C
Feels Like
17°C / 11°C
Rain
12days (104 mm) Wet
Sun
8.4h Good
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
4.4 Moderate
October
Poor
Temp
10°C / 5°C
Feels Like
7°C / 1°C
Rain
12days (81 mm) Wet
Sun
5.9h Fair
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
2.8 Moderate
Snow Days
5days
November
Poor
Temp
1°C / -3°C
Feels Like
-3°C / -8°C
Rain
10days (39 mm) Wet
Sun
4h Fair
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
1.6 Low
Snow Days
14days
December
Poor
Temp
-6°C / -12°C
Feels Like
-11°C / -18°C
Rain
9days (35 mm) Wet
Sun
3.5h Poor
Humidity
81% 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 / -21°C 5days (20 mm) Good 4.4h Fair 80% Humid 1.5 Low Poor View Details
February -9°C / -16°C -14°C / -22°C 6days (23 mm) Good 6.8h Fair 76% Humid 2.5 Moderate Poor View Details
March -1°C / -8°C -5°C / -14°C 6days (26 mm) Good 8.6h Good 74% Muggy 3.6 Moderate Poor View Details
April 6°C / -2°C 2°C / -7°C 9days (56 mm) Wet 9.3h Good 70% Muggy 4.3 Moderate Poor View Details
May 16°C / 6°C 14°C / 3°C 8days (64 mm) Wet 11h Excellent 66% Muggy 5.9 High Fair View Details
June best 22°C / 13°C 21°C / 11°C 11days (80 mm) Wet 11.9h Excellent 70% Muggy 6.5 High Excellent View Details
July best 24°C / 17°C 25°C / 17°C 11days (101 mm) Wet 12.7h Excellent 72% Muggy 6.5 High Excellent View Details
August best 23°C / 17°C 23°C / 16°C 11days (85 mm) Wet 11.1h Excellent 73% Muggy 5.5 High Excellent View Details
September 19°C / 13°C 17°C / 11°C 12days (104 mm) Wet 8.4h Good 75% Muggy 4.4 Moderate Good View Details
October 10°C / 5°C 7°C / 1°C 12days (81 mm) Wet 5.9h Fair 77% Humid 2.8 Moderate Poor View Details
November 1°C / -3°C -3°C / -8°C 10days (39 mm) Wet 4h Fair 78% Humid 1.6 Low Poor View Details
December -6°C / -12°C -11°C / -18°C 9days (35 mm) Wet 3.5h Poor 81% 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 jacketUmbrellaComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically fair for visiting Kenora, with average highs of 16°C (61°F) and around 8 rainy days. Kenora, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 16.1°C (61°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Temperatur
Kenora typically sees around 8 rainy days in May with 64 mm (2.5 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
Nights in Kenora during May are cool at around 6°C (43°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 6°C (43°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 Kenora. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Kenora during May is 6 (high). Wear sunscreen SPF 30+, a hat, and sunglasses. Limit direct sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Kenora gets approximately 15 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 11 hours of sunshine.
Yes, Kenora typically sees around 1 snow days in May with roughly 1 cm (0 in) of snowfall.

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