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Amherstview Weather in May

Amherstview in May

The short of it: Amherstview in May averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 14 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 7° · rain 77 mm · daylight 14 h 45 min

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

Thirty years of records give Amherstview an average May high of 18°, a low of 7° and some 77 mm of rain. Highs rise 7° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 45 min in mid-May, 81 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 July and June.

Against its neighbours, Amherstview runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Mile Square, 2 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

May in Amherstview, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
7° warmer, 17 mm less rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 45 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Mile SquareOntario2 km NE18°8°77 mm
Lemoine PointOntario4 km ENE18°8°77 mm
Bayridge WestOntario4 km NE18°8°77 mm
Auden ParkOntario5 km ENE18°8°77 mm
Bayridge EastOntario5 km ENE18°8°77 mm
WestwoodsOntario5 km NE18°7°80 mm
HendersonOntario5 km E18°8°78 mm
ReddendaleOntario6 km E18°8°78 mm

The Almanac · Amherstview Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 7° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Amherstview by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-11°77 mm18 km/h9 h 13 min✦
February-2°-11°66 mm17 km/h10 h 24 min✦
March4°-6°67 mm16 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April11°1°94 mm16 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦
May18°7°77 mm14 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦
June23°12°83 mm12 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦
July26°16°66 mm12 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
August25°15°83 mm12 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦
September21°11°84 mm13 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°102 mm16 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦
November8°0°94 mm17 km/h9 h 32 min✦
December1°-7°88 mm18 km/h8 h 53 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Amherstview in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Amherstview in May?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Amherstview?

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

How long are the days in Amherstview in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 45 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 53 min in December to 15 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Amherstview in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (45 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Amherstview in May?

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

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