Shawinigan Weather in May

What's the weather like in Shawinigan (Quebec) in May 2025?

The climate in Shawinigan during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Shawinigan and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (63°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

Shawinigan weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.5°C 63.4°F
Nightly temperature 5.2°C 41.3°F
Average temperature 11.3°C 52.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 94 mm 3.7 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 5.3°C 41.6°F
Humidity 64%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Shawinigan with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Shawinigan

Shawinigan average temperature in May

May rainfall

Shawinigan average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Shawinigan average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Shawinigan in May 2024.

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Shawinigan weather stats

Shawinigan weather statistics
Hottest month: July 24.6°C 76.3°F
Driest month: February 63mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: July 8.5hrs
Coldest month: January -8°C 17.6°F
Wettest month: August 100mm 3.9ins
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