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May is a fair month in MacEwan

Climate Overview

MacEwan, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 17.3°C (63°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 11 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 17°C (62°F) at the start to 21°C (69°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 11.5h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 13.3h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 30th, averaging 20.9°C (70°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 7°C warmer with 3 more rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
17°C / 3°C
Feels Like
14°C / 0°C
Rain
11 days · 61 mm
Sunshine
11.7h / day
Humidity
59% — Moderate
Wind
17 km/h
Wind Direction
W (265°)
Gusts
39 km/h
Daylight
15.6 h
Cloud Cover
60%
Clear Sky Days
3.1
UV Index
6.3 — High
Dew Point
3°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%
Snow Days
2 days · 3.5 cm
Frost Days
6 days

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Sunshine

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:47
Daylight 15.6h
Sunset 21:21

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
-2°C / -12°C
Feels Like
-7°C / -17°C
Rain
4days (11 mm) Good
Sun
5.7h Fair
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
1.6 Low
Snow Days
8days
February
Poor
Temp
-3°C / -14°C
Feels Like
-7°C / -19°C
Rain
5days (20 mm) Good
Sun
7.2h Good
Humidity
68% Muggy
UV
2.7 Moderate
Snow Days
12days
March
Poor
Temp
4°C / -9°C
Feels Like
0°C / -13°C
Rain
6days (24 mm) Good
Sun
9h Good
Humidity
65% Muggy
UV
3.9 Moderate
Snow Days
11days
April
Poor
Temp
10°C / -3°C
Feels Like
6°C / -7°C
Rain
8days (33 mm) Wet
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
59% Moderate
UV
5.3 High
Snow Days
8days
May
Fair
Temp
17°C / 3°C
Feels Like
14°C / 0°C
Rain
11days (61 mm) Wet
Sun
11.7h Excellent
Humidity
59% Moderate
UV
6.3 High
Snow Days
2days
June best
Good
Temp
21°C / 8°C
Feels Like
19°C / 5°C
Rain
13days (98 mm) Wet
Sun
12.6h Excellent
Humidity
62% Muggy
UV
6.7 High
July best
Excellent
Temp
24°C / 11°C
Feels Like
23°C / 10°C
Rain
12days (83 mm) Wet
Sun
12.8h Excellent
Humidity
67% Muggy
UV
6.7 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
24°C / 11°C
Feels Like
23°C / 9°C
Rain
10days (58 mm) Wet
Sun
11.7h Excellent
Humidity
63% Muggy
UV
6 High
September best
Excellent
Temp
19°C / 7°C
Feels Like
17°C / 4°C
Rain
8days (33 mm) Wet
Sun
9.6h Good
Humidity
63% Muggy
UV
4.7 Moderate
Snow Days
1days
October
Poor
Temp
11°C / -1°C
Feels Like
7°C / -5°C
Rain
6days (27 mm) Good
Sun
7.7h Good
Humidity
65% Muggy
UV
3.1 Moderate
Snow Days
5days
November
Poor
Temp
3°C / -7°C
Feels Like
-2°C / -12°C
Rain
6days (24 mm) Good
Sun
5.5h Fair
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
1.7 Low
Snow Days
9days
December
Poor
Temp
-3°C / -13°C
Feels Like
-8°C / -18°C
Rain
6days (22 mm) Good
Sun
4.9h Fair
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
1.3 Low
Snow Days
11days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January -2°C / -12°C -7°C / -17°C 4days (11 mm) Good 5.7h Fair 72% Muggy 1.6 Low Poor View Details
February -3°C / -14°C -7°C / -19°C 5days (20 mm) Good 7.2h Good 68% Muggy 2.7 Moderate Poor View Details
March 4°C / -9°C 0°C / -13°C 6days (24 mm) Good 9h Good 65% Muggy 3.9 Moderate Poor View Details
April 10°C / -3°C 6°C / -7°C 8days (33 mm) Wet 10.7h Excellent 59% Moderate 5.3 High Poor View Details
May 17°C / 3°C 14°C / 0°C 11days (61 mm) Wet 11.7h Excellent 59% Moderate 6.3 High Fair View Details
June best 21°C / 8°C 19°C / 5°C 13days (98 mm) Wet 12.6h Excellent 62% Muggy 6.7 High Good View Details
July best 24°C / 11°C 23°C / 10°C 12days (83 mm) Wet 12.8h Excellent 67% Muggy 6.7 High Excellent View Details
August best 24°C / 11°C 23°C / 9°C 10days (58 mm) Wet 11.7h Excellent 63% Muggy 6 High Excellent View Details
September best 19°C / 7°C 17°C / 4°C 8days (33 mm) Wet 9.6h Good 63% Muggy 4.7 Moderate Excellent View Details
October 11°C / -1°C 7°C / -5°C 6days (27 mm) Good 7.7h Good 65% Muggy 3.1 Moderate Poor View Details
November 3°C / -7°C -2°C / -12°C 6days (24 mm) Good 5.5h Fair 71% Muggy 1.7 Low Poor View Details
December -3°C / -13°C -8°C / -18°C 6days (22 mm) Good 4.9h Fair 71% Muggy 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 jacketUmbrellaWaterproof jacketComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically fair for visiting MacEwan, with average highs of 17°C (63°F) and around 11 rainy days. MacEwan, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 17.3°C (63°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain fall
MacEwan typically sees around 11 rainy days in May with 61 mm (2.4 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Yes, nights in MacEwan during May are cold, averaging 3°C (38°F). Pack warm layers and a coat for evenings.
With highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 3°C (38°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 MacEwan. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in MacEwan during May is 6 (high). Wear sunscreen SPF 30+, a hat, and sunglasses. Limit direct sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM.
MacEwan gets approximately 16 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 12 hours of sunshine.
Yes, MacEwan typically sees around 2 snow days in May with roughly 4 cm (1 in) of snowfall.

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