Edmonton Weather in May
Canada · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high17°C (63°F)
Avg low5°C (41°F)
Rainfall67 mm (2.6 in)
RatingExcellent 8.3/10
In May, Edmonton has average highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F). May is spring in Canada. The month is moderately rainy, with about 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain spread over 11 days, making it the third wettest month of the year. You get roughly 15.7 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Edmonton?
May is a good time to visit Edmonton (8.3/10), though August and September are even better.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 17°C (63°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 5°C (41°F) |
| Daily mean | 12°C (53°F) |
| Rainfall | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 66% |
| Cloud cover | 63% |
| Daylight | 15.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 10.6 km/h |
| vs April | 7°C warmer than April, with 26 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Edmonton in May
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Edmonton weather in other months
Jan-6°C / -14°C22 mmPoorFeb-4°C / -13°C18 mmPoorMar3°C / -7°C25 mmPoorApr10°C / -1°C41 mmFairMay17°C / 5°C67 mmExcellentJun21°C / 10°C92 mmGoodJul24°C / 13°C91 mmGoodAug23°C / 11°C58 mmExcellentSep19°C / 7°C41 mmExcellentOct10°C / 0°C27 mmGoodNov0°C / -7°C28 mmPoorDec-6°C / -13°C20 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit EdmontonJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Los Angeles, California25°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Cabo San Lucas28°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- San Diego, California24°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- San Francisco, California19°C · 18 mm · Excellent
- Tijuana24°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Denver, Colorado23°C · 65 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.