The climate in Edmonton during May can be summarized as warm and wet.
May is in the spring in Edmonton and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 25.1°C 77.1°F |
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Nightly temperature | 11.4°C 52.4°F |
Average temperature | 18.2°C 64.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 135 mm 5.3 ins |
Rainy days | 12 days |
Sea temperature | 15.5°C 60°F |
Humidity | 69% |
Windspeed | 13kph 8 mph |
On average May is the wettest month of the year in Edmonton with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Edmonton in May 2024.
Hottest month: | July | 30.7°C 87.3°F |
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Driest month: | October | 76mm 3ins |
Sunniest month: | June | 9.8hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 5.7°C 42.3°F |
Wettest month: | May | 135mm 5.3ins |