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May is a good month in Sunset

Climate Overview

Sunset, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 17.4°C (63°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 11 days this month. Sea temperature stays cool at 14.3°C (58°F).

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 16°C (61°F) at the start to 19°C (65°F) by month's end.

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 103 mm across the month.

Expect around 10.4h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 11.5h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 29th, averaging 18.6°C (65°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 5°C warmer with 5 fewer rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
17°C / 9°C
Feels Like
17°C / 8°C
Rain
11 days · 102 mm
Sunshine
11.2h / day
Humidity
74% — Humid
Wind
11 km/h
Wind Direction
S (185°)
Gusts
30 km/h
Daylight
15.3 h
Cloud Cover
62%
Clear Sky Days
3.7
UV Index
5.5 — High
Sea Temperature
14°C
Dew Point
9°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%

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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Wind Speed
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:31
Daylight 15.3h
Sunset 20:50

Compare Months

January
Wet
Temp
6°C / 1°C
Feels Like
3°C / -2°C
Rain
19days (327 mm) Wet
Sun
3.7h Poor
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
1 Low
Snow Days
8days
February
Wet
Temp
6°C / 1°C
Feels Like
3°C / -3°C
Rain
17days (187 mm) Wet
Sun
5.3h Fair
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
1.8 Low
Snow Days
10days
March
Wet
Temp
9°C / 3°C
Feels Like
7°C / 0°C
Rain
19days (224 mm) Wet
Sun
7.1h Good
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
2.9 Moderate
Snow Days
8days
April
Poor
Temp
13°C / 5°C
Feels Like
11°C / 3°C
Rain
16days (168 mm) Wet
Sun
9.1h Good
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
4.6 Moderate
Snow Days
2days
May
Good
Temp
17°C / 9°C
Feels Like
17°C / 8°C
Rain
11days (102 mm) Wet
Sun
11.2h Excellent
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
5.5 High
June best
Excellent
Temp
20°C / 12°C
Feels Like
20°C / 11°C
Rain
12days (95 mm) Wet
Sun
12.1h Excellent
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
6.1 High
July best
Excellent
Temp
24°C / 15°C
Feels Like
24°C / 15°C
Rain
5days (36 mm) Good
Sun
13.3h Excellent
Humidity
70% Muggy
UV
6.7 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
24°C / 16°C
Feels Like
25°C / 16°C
Rain
6days (49 mm) Good
Sun
11.9h Excellent
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
5.7 High
September best
Good
Temp
20°C / 13°C
Feels Like
20°C / 12°C
Rain
11days (153 mm) Wet
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
4.2 Moderate
October
Wet
Temp
14°C / 8°C
Feels Like
13°C / 6°C
Rain
17days (274 mm) Wet
Sun
6.2h Fair
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
2.4 Moderate
November
Wet
Temp
9°C / 5°C
Feels Like
7°C / 2°C
Rain
20days (368 mm) Wet
Sun
4h Fair
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
UV
1.3 Low
Snow Days
3days
December
Wet
Temp
6°C / 2°C
Feels Like
3°C / -2°C
Rain
20days (323 mm) Wet
Sun
3.1h Poor
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
UV
0.8 Low
Snow Days
9days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 6°C / 1°C 3°C / -2°C 19days (327 mm) Wet 3.7h Poor 86% Very Muggy 1 Low Wet View Details
February 6°C / 1°C 3°C / -3°C 17days (187 mm) Wet 5.3h Fair 80% Humid 1.8 Low Wet View Details
March 9°C / 3°C 7°C / 0°C 19days (224 mm) Wet 7.1h Good 81% Humid 2.9 Moderate Wet View Details
April 13°C / 5°C 11°C / 3°C 16days (168 mm) Wet 9.1h Good 77% Humid 4.6 Moderate Poor View Details
May 17°C / 9°C 17°C / 8°C 11days (102 mm) Wet 11.2h Excellent 74% Muggy 5.5 High Good View Details
June best 20°C / 12°C 20°C / 11°C 12days (95 mm) Wet 12.1h Excellent 73% Muggy 6.1 High Excellent View Details
July best 24°C / 15°C 24°C / 15°C 5days (36 mm) Good 13.3h Excellent 70% Muggy 6.7 High Excellent View Details
August best 24°C / 16°C 25°C / 16°C 6days (49 mm) Good 11.9h Excellent 72% Muggy 5.7 High Excellent View Details
September best 20°C / 13°C 20°C / 12°C 11days (153 mm) Wet 9.2h Good 80% Humid 4.2 Moderate Good View Details
October 14°C / 8°C 13°C / 6°C 17days (274 mm) Wet 6.2h Fair 84% Humid 2.4 Moderate Wet View Details
November 9°C / 5°C 7°C / 2°C 20days (368 mm) Wet 4h Fair 87% Very Muggy 1.3 Low Wet View Details
December 6°C / 2°C 3°C / -2°C 20days (323 mm) Wet 3.1h Poor 87% Very Muggy 0.8 Low Wet 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.

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 Sunset, with average highs of 17°C (63°F) and around 11 rainy days. Sunset, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 17.4°C (63°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls
Sunset typically sees around 11 rainy days in May with 102 mm (4 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in Sunset during May are cool at around 9°C (48°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 9°C (48°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 Sunset. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Sunset during May is 6 (high). Wear sunscreen SPF 30+, a hat, and sunglasses. Limit direct sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Sunset gets approximately 15 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 11 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Sunset during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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