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May is a fair month in Wakefield

Climate Overview

Wakefield, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 17.2°C (63°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 12 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 (56°F) at the start to 21°C (70°F) by month's end.

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

Expect around 7.4h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 11.1h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 28th, averaging 21.3°C (70°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 9°C warmer with 1 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 / 4°C
Rain
12 days · 100 mm
Sunshine
10h / day
Humidity
68% — Humid
Wind
16 km/h
Wind Direction
WNW (293°)
Gusts
38 km/h
Daylight
14.9 h
Cloud Cover
63%
Clear Sky Days
3.9
UV Index
5.6 — High
Dew Point
6°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%
Snow Days
1 days · 0.6 cm
Frost Days
2 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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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:34
Daylight 14.9h
Sunset 20:28

What to Expect

Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Rain usually comes in shorter passing showers rather than all-day rain.

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

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
-5°C / -14°C
Feels Like
-10°C / -19°C
Rain
11days (75 mm) Wet
Sun
4.7h Fair
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
1.7 Low
Snow Days
17days
February
Poor
Temp
-3°C / -13°C
Feels Like
-8°C / -18°C
Rain
12days (80 mm) Wet
Sun
5.9h Fair
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
2.7 Moderate
Snow Days
17days
March
Poor
Temp
2°C / -7°C
Feels Like
-3°C / -12°C
Rain
12days (90 mm) Wet
Sun
7.4h Good
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
3.7 Moderate
Snow Days
12days
April
Poor
Temp
9°C / -1°C
Feels Like
5°C / -5°C
Rain
13days (107 mm) Wet
Sun
8.3h Good
Humidity
68% Muggy
UV
4.5 Moderate
Snow Days
6days
May
Fair
Temp
17°C / 7°C
Feels Like
16°C / 4°C
Rain
12days (100 mm) Wet
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
68% Muggy
UV
5.6 High
Snow Days
1days
June best
Excellent
Temp
22°C / 12°C
Feels Like
22°C / 11°C
Rain
13days (110 mm) Wet
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
6.2 High
July best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 16°C
Feels Like
26°C / 16°C
Rain
12days (114 mm) Wet
Sun
11.8h Excellent
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
6.5 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
23°C / 15°C
Feels Like
24°C / 15°C
Rain
13days (116 mm) Wet
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
5.7 High
September best
Good
Temp
20°C / 12°C
Feels Like
19°C / 10°C
Rain
9days (78 mm) Wet
Sun
9h Good
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
4.8 Moderate
October
Fair
Temp
13°C / 6°C
Feels Like
10°C / 3°C
Rain
12days (109 mm) Wet
Sun
6.3h Fair
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
3 Moderate
Snow Days
1days
November
Poor
Temp
4°C / -2°C
Feels Like
0°C / -7°C
Rain
13days (80 mm) Wet
Sun
4.5h Fair
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
1.9 Low
Snow Days
10days
December
Poor
Temp
-2°C / -9°C
Feels Like
-7°C / -14°C
Rain
13days (89 mm) Wet
Sun
3.7h Poor
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
1.4 Low
Snow Days
16days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January -5°C / -14°C -10°C / -19°C 11days (75 mm) Wet 4.7h Fair 78% Humid 1.7 Low Poor View Details
February -3°C / -13°C -8°C / -18°C 12days (80 mm) Wet 5.9h Fair 75% Muggy 2.7 Moderate Poor View Details
March 2°C / -7°C -3°C / -12°C 12days (90 mm) Wet 7.4h Good 72% Muggy 3.7 Moderate Poor View Details
April 9°C / -1°C 5°C / -5°C 13days (107 mm) Wet 8.3h Good 68% Muggy 4.5 Moderate Poor View Details
May 17°C / 7°C 16°C / 4°C 12days (100 mm) Wet 10h Excellent 68% Muggy 5.6 High Fair View Details
June best 22°C / 12°C 22°C / 11°C 13days (110 mm) Wet 10.7h Excellent 73% Muggy 6.2 High Excellent View Details
July best 25°C / 16°C 26°C / 16°C 12days (114 mm) Wet 11.8h Excellent 76% Humid 6.5 High Excellent View Details
August best 23°C / 15°C 24°C / 15°C 13days (116 mm) Wet 10.4h Excellent 78% Humid 5.7 High Excellent View Details
September best 20°C / 12°C 19°C / 10°C 9days (78 mm) Wet 9h Good 77% Humid 4.8 Moderate Good View Details
October 13°C / 6°C 10°C / 3°C 12days (109 mm) Wet 6.3h Fair 77% Humid 3 Moderate Fair View Details
November 4°C / -2°C 0°C / -7°C 13days (80 mm) Wet 4.5h Fair 78% Humid 1.9 Low Poor View Details
December -2°C / -9°C -7°C / -14°C 13days (89 mm) Wet 3.7h Poor 79% Humid 1.4 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 Wakefield, with average highs of 17°C (63°F) and around 12 rainy days. Wakefield, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 17.2°C (63°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain fa
Wakefield typically sees around 12 rainy days in May with 100 mm (3.9 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in Wakefield during May are cool at around 7°C (44°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 7°C (44°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 Wakefield. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Wakefield during May is 6 (high). Wear sunscreen SPF 30+, a hat, and sunglasses. Limit direct sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Wakefield gets approximately 15 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 10 hours of sunshine.
Yes, Wakefield typically sees around 1 snow days in May with roughly 1 cm (0 in) of snowfall.

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