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May is a good month in Stanstead

Climate Overview

Stanstead, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 17.4°C (63°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 14°C (57°F) at the start to 21°C (70°F) by month's end.

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 99 mm across the month.

Expect around 6.3h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 10.9h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 28th, averaging 21.4°C (71°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 8°C warmer with 2 fewer rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
17°C / 7°C
Feels Like
16°C / 5°C
Rain
13 days · 101 mm
Sunshine
9.6h / day
Humidity
71% — Humid
Wind
16 km/h
Wind Direction
WSW (240°)
Gusts
41 km/h
Daylight
14.9 h
Cloud Cover
66%
Clear Sky Days
3.6
UV Index
5.4 — High
Dew Point
7°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%
Snow Days
1 days · 1.3 cm
Frost Days
1 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 05:21
Daylight 14.8h
Sunset 20:11

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.

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

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
-4°C / -12°C
Feels Like
-8°C / -17°C
Rain
14days (82 mm) Wet
Sun
4.9h Fair
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
1.8 Low
Snow Days
20days
February
Poor
Temp
-2°C / -11°C
Feels Like
-6°C / -16°C
Rain
13days (78 mm) Wet
Sun
6h Fair
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
2.9 Moderate
Snow Days
18days
March
Poor
Temp
3°C / -6°C
Feels Like
-1°C / -11°C
Rain
14days (90 mm) Wet
Sun
7.1h Good
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
3.8 Moderate
Snow Days
15days
April
Poor
Temp
10°C / 0°C
Feels Like
6°C / -4°C
Rain
15days (108 mm) Wet
Sun
7.9h Good
Humidity
70% Muggy
UV
4.9 Moderate
Snow Days
8days
May best
Good
Temp
17°C / 7°C
Feels Like
16°C / 5°C
Rain
13days (101 mm) Wet
Sun
9.6h Good
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
5.4 High
Snow Days
1days
June best
Good
Temp
22°C / 13°C
Feels Like
22°C / 12°C
Rain
15days (129 mm) Wet
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
6.2 High
July best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 16°C
Feels Like
26°C / 17°C
Rain
15days (126 mm) Wet
Sun
11.4h Excellent
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
6.8 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
23°C / 15°C
Feels Like
24°C / 15°C
Rain
14days (115 mm) Wet
Sun
10.5h Excellent
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
5.9 High
September best
Excellent
Temp
20°C / 12°C
Feels Like
20°C / 11°C
Rain
9days (85 mm) Wet
Sun
8.9h Good
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
4.9 Moderate
October
Fair
Temp
13°C / 6°C
Feels Like
11°C / 3°C
Rain
14days (125 mm) Wet
Sun
6.2h Fair
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
3.2 Moderate
Snow Days
2days
November
Poor
Temp
5°C / -2°C
Feels Like
1°C / -6°C
Rain
14days (99 mm) Wet
Sun
4.9h Fair
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
1.9 Low
Snow Days
13days
December
Poor
Temp
-1°C / -9°C
Feels Like
-5°C / -14°C
Rain
14days (95 mm) Wet
Sun
4.3h Fair
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
1.5 Low
Snow Days
19days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January -4°C / -12°C -8°C / -17°C 14days (82 mm) Wet 4.9h Fair 79% Humid 1.8 Low Poor View Details
February -2°C / -11°C -6°C / -16°C 13days (78 mm) Wet 6h Fair 75% Muggy 2.9 Moderate Poor View Details
March 3°C / -6°C -1°C / -11°C 14days (90 mm) Wet 7.1h Good 72% Muggy 3.8 Moderate Poor View Details
April 10°C / 0°C 6°C / -4°C 15days (108 mm) Wet 7.9h Good 70% Muggy 4.9 Moderate Poor View Details
May best 17°C / 7°C 16°C / 5°C 13days (101 mm) Wet 9.6h Good 71% Muggy 5.4 High Good View Details
June best 22°C / 13°C 22°C / 12°C 15days (129 mm) Wet 10.6h Excellent 75% Muggy 6.2 High Good View Details
July best 25°C / 16°C 26°C / 17°C 15days (126 mm) Wet 11.4h Excellent 79% Humid 6.8 High Excellent View Details
August best 23°C / 15°C 24°C / 15°C 14days (115 mm) Wet 10.5h Excellent 79% Humid 5.9 High Excellent View Details
September best 20°C / 12°C 20°C / 11°C 9days (85 mm) Wet 8.9h Good 79% Humid 4.9 Moderate Excellent View Details
October 13°C / 6°C 11°C / 3°C 14days (125 mm) Wet 6.2h Fair 79% Humid 3.2 Moderate Fair View Details
November 5°C / -2°C 1°C / -6°C 14days (99 mm) Wet 4.9h Fair 79% Humid 1.9 Low Poor View Details
December -1°C / -9°C -5°C / -14°C 14days (95 mm) Wet 4.3h Fair 78% Humid 1.5 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 good for visiting Stanstead, with average highs of 17°C (63°F) and around 13 rainy days. Stanstead, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 17.4°C (63°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain fa
Stanstead typically sees around 13 rainy days in May with 101 mm (4 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in Stanstead during May are cool at around 7°C (45°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) in May, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
Yes, May offers some of the best weather conditions in Stanstead with comfortable temperatures and lower chances of rain.
The average UV index in Stanstead during May is 5 (moderate). Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended during midday hours.
Stanstead gets approximately 15 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 10 hours of sunshine.
Yes, Stanstead typically sees around 1 snow days in May with roughly 1 cm (1 in) of snowfall.

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