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May is a good month in Yarrow

Climate Overview

Yarrow, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 19.3°C (67°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 14 days this month. Temperatures drop noticeably between day and night.

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Temperatures remain fairly steady throughout May, with daily highs around 20°C (68°F).

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 115 mm across the month.

Expect around 8.9h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 10.2h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 12th, averaging 20.8°C (69°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 5°C warmer with 4 fewer rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
19°C / 9°C
Feels Like
19°C / 7°C
Rain
14 days · 114 mm
Sunshine
9.8h / day
Humidity
77% — Humid
Wind
9 km/h
Wind Direction
SW (231°)
Gusts
36 km/h
Daylight
15.3 h
Cloud Cover
66%
Clear Sky Days
3.2
UV Index
5.3 — High
Dew Point
10°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%
Snow Days
3 days · 1.8 cm

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 3h 6h 9h 12h 151015202531
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Daily Wind Speed

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:27
Daylight 15.3h
Sunset 20:45

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
Wet
Temp
5°C / -1°C
Feels Like
3°C / -4°C
Rain
19days (279 mm) Wet
Sun
3.7h Poor
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
1.2 Low
Snow Days
18days
February
Wet
Temp
6°C / -1°C
Feels Like
3°C / -5°C
Rain
19days (223 mm) Wet
Sun
4.9h Fair
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
1.9 Low
Snow Days
19days
March
Wet
Temp
10°C / 1°C
Feels Like
8°C / -2°C
Rain
20days (221 mm) Wet
Sun
6.7h Fair
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
3.1 Moderate
Snow Days
18days
April
Wet
Temp
15°C / 4°C
Feels Like
13°C / 2°C
Rain
18days (178 mm) Wet
Sun
8.3h Good
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
4.5 Moderate
Snow Days
12days
May
Good
Temp
19°C / 9°C
Feels Like
19°C / 7°C
Rain
14days (114 mm) Wet
Sun
9.8h Good
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
5.3 High
Snow Days
3days
June best
Excellent
Temp
21°C / 11°C
Feels Like
22°C / 11°C
Rain
12days (106 mm) Wet
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
5.9 High
July best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 14°C
Feels Like
26°C / 14°C
Rain
6days (46 mm) Good
Sun
12.2h Excellent
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
6.7 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
26°C / 15°C
Feels Like
27°C / 15°C
Rain
7days (47 mm) Good
Sun
11.1h Excellent
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
5.7 High
September best
Excellent
Temp
22°C / 12°C
Feels Like
22°C / 12°C
Rain
11days (128 mm) Wet
Sun
8.6h Good
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
4.3 Moderate
October
Wet
Temp
15°C / 7°C
Feels Like
14°C / 5°C
Rain
17days (229 mm) Wet
Sun
5.8h Fair
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
2.5 Moderate
Snow Days
4days
November
Wet
Temp
9°C / 3°C
Feels Like
7°C / 0°C
Rain
19days (324 mm) Wet
Sun
3.6h Poor
Humidity
89% Very Muggy
UV
1.3 Low
Snow Days
13days
December
Wet
Temp
5°C / -1°C
Feels Like
2°C / -4°C
Rain
20days (310 mm) Wet
Sun
3h Poor
Humidity
89% Very Muggy
UV
0.8 Low
Snow Days
19days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 5°C / -1°C 3°C / -4°C 19days (279 mm) Wet 3.7h Poor 86% Very Muggy 1.2 Low Wet View Details
February 6°C / -1°C 3°C / -5°C 19days (223 mm) Wet 4.9h Fair 81% Humid 1.9 Low Wet View Details
March 10°C / 1°C 8°C / -2°C 20days (221 mm) Wet 6.7h Fair 82% Humid 3.1 Moderate Wet View Details
April 15°C / 4°C 13°C / 2°C 18days (178 mm) Wet 8.3h Good 78% Humid 4.5 Moderate Wet View Details
May 19°C / 9°C 19°C / 7°C 14days (114 mm) Wet 9.8h Good 77% Humid 5.3 High Good View Details
June best 21°C / 11°C 22°C / 11°C 12days (106 mm) Wet 10.3h Excellent 77% Humid 5.9 High Excellent View Details
July best 25°C / 14°C 26°C / 14°C 6days (46 mm) Good 12.2h Excellent 74% Muggy 6.7 High Excellent View Details
August best 26°C / 15°C 27°C / 15°C 7days (47 mm) Good 11.1h Excellent 74% Muggy 5.7 High Excellent View Details
September best 22°C / 12°C 22°C / 12°C 11days (128 mm) Wet 8.6h Good 81% Humid 4.3 Moderate Excellent View Details
October 15°C / 7°C 14°C / 5°C 17days (229 mm) Wet 5.8h Fair 86% Very Muggy 2.5 Moderate Wet View Details
November 9°C / 3°C 7°C / 0°C 19days (324 mm) Wet 3.6h Poor 89% Very Muggy 1.3 Low Wet View Details
December 5°C / -1°C 2°C / -4°C 20days (310 mm) Wet 3h Poor 89% Very Muggy 0.8 Low Wet View Details

What to Wear

Dress in layers — a mix of long sleeves, light sweaters, and a versatile jacket works best for changeable conditions.

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

Warm evening layerUmbrellaWaterproof jacketWaterproof shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically good for visiting Yarrow, with average highs of 19°C (67°F) and around 14 rainy days. Yarrow, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 19.3°C (67°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls
Yarrow typically sees around 14 rainy days in May with 114 mm (4.5 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in Yarrow during May are cool at around 9°C (47°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 19°C (67°F) and lows of 9°C (47°F) in May, we recommend: Warm evening layer, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
May is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Yarrow. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Yarrow during May is 5 (moderate). Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended during midday hours.
Yarrow gets approximately 15 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 10 hours of sunshine.
Yes, Yarrow typically sees around 3 snow days in May with roughly 2 cm (1 in) of snowfall.

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