Temperature
Cool by day, freezing at night.
53°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Big White
Canada · North America
Cool days and some sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
53°F
Lows around 32°F
Precipitation
16 days/mo
Sun
12.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
52%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
12.4 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 43° and nights feel near 28°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
37%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
4 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 50°F, easing to about 45°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning44°F
Rain26%
Cloud62%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday48°F
Rain41%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon50°F
Rain39%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening45°F
Rain25%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 13 | 2.2 | 14 | 5.3 | 83 |
| Feb | 27 | 14 | 1.9 | 12 | 7.2 | 78 |
| Mar | 35 | 20 | 2.6 | 15 | 8.8 | 71 |
| Apr | 43 | 25 | 2.4 | 14 | 11.0 | 64 |
| May | 53 | 32 | 3.2 | 16 | 12.4 | 63 |
| Jun | 60 | 39 | 3.4 | 15 | 13.4 | 63 |
| Jul | 70 | 45 | 1.8 | 8 | 14.6 | 54 |
| Aug | 70 | 44 | 1.6 | 9 | 13.0 | 55 |
| Sep | 59 | 37 | 2.1 | 10 | 10.6 | 65 |
| Oct | 44 | 27 | 2.7 | 13 | 7.9 | 75 |
| Nov | 30 | 19 | 3.1 | 15 | 5.4 | 81 |
| Dec | 22 | 12 | 2.6 | 15 | 5.0 | 82 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 7, 2026
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