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Almonte Weather in May

Almonte in May

The short of it: Almonte in May averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 14 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 6° · rain 72 mm · daylight 14 h 51 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & September

Thirty years of records give Almonte an average May high of 18°, a low of 6° and some 72 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 18°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 7th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 51 min in mid-May, 84 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Almonte runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Mississippi Mills, 0 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Almonte, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 51 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Mississippi MillsOntario0 km NW18°6°72 mm
Carleton PlaceOntario11 km SSE18°6°76 mm
StittsvilleOntario22 km E19°7°82 mm
KanataOntario23 km ENE19°7°83 mm
Kanata-LakesOntario24 km ENE18°7°82 mm
BeaverbrookOntario25 km ENE19°7°83 mm
ArnpriorOntario26 km NNW18°6°80 mm
Glen CairnOntario26 km ENE19°7°83 mm

The Almanac · Almonte Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 18°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 7th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Almonte by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-15°61 mm13 km/h9 h 6 min✦
February-4°-15°46 mm13 km/h10 h 20 min✦
March2°-8°56 mm13 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°-1°73 mm14 km/h13 h 27 min✦
May18°6°72 mm12 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦
June23°11°86 mm10 km/h15 h 37 min✦✦✦
July26°14°96 mm10 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦
August25°14°78 mm10 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
September21°10°79 mm10 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October13°4°80 mm12 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-2°68 mm13 km/h9 h 27 min✦✦
December-2°-9°62 mm13 km/h8 h 45 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Almonte in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Almonte in May?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 18°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 7th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Almonte?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Almonte in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 51 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 45 min in December to 15 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Almonte in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Almonte in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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