Montreal Weather in May
Canada · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high17°C (63°F)
Avg low7°C (44°F)
Rainfall82 mm (3.2 in)
RatingGood 7.5/10
Expect mild days in Montreal in May: the average high is 17°C (63°F) and the average low is 7°C (44°F). May is spring in Canada. The month is moderately rainy, with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain spread over 13 days. You get roughly 14.7 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Montreal?
May is a good time to visit Montreal (7.5/10), though September is even better.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 17°C (63°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 7°C (44°F) |
| Daily mean | 12°C (54°F) |
| Rainfall | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 13 |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Cloud cover | 65% |
| Daylight | 14.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 10.8 km/h |
| vs April | 8°C warmer than April, with 16 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Montreal in May
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Montreal weather in other months
Jan-7°C / -18°C76 mmPoorFeb-5°C / -16°C66 mmPoorMar1°C / -9°C71 mmPoorApr10°C / -1°C98 mmPoorMay17°C / 7°C82 mmGoodJun22°C / 13°C106 mmGoodJul25°C / 16°C97 mmGoodAug25°C / 15°C102 mmGoodSep21°C / 10°C82 mmExcellentOct13°C / 4°C109 mmFairNov4°C / -3°C72 mmPoorDec-3°C / -12°C98 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit MontrealJune →
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
- Ottawa19°C · 78 mm
- Quebec16°C · 97 mm
- Boston, Massachusetts19°C · 93 mm
- Toronto15°C · 57 mm
- The Bronx, New York20°C · 96 mm
- Manhattan, New York20°C · 96 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.