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Bouchette Weather in May

Bouchette in May

The short of it: Bouchette in May averages a high of 18 °C (65 °F) and a low of 5 °C (40 °F), with 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 14 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 5° · rain 86 mm · daylight 14 h 57 min

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

May in Bouchette brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 5°, with about 86 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 9° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 57 min in mid-May, 88 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Bouchette runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. Saint-Raphaël, 5 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Bouchette, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
9° warmer, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 57 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Saint-RaphaëlQuebec5 km NW18°4°86 mm
ManiwakiQuebec19 km N18°5°83 mm
KazabazuaQuebec30 km S18°5°92 mm
Saint-BonifaceQuebec32 km N18°4°81 mm
Mont-LaurierQuebec52 km NE18°4°93 mm
WakefieldQuebec62 km S17°5°102 mm
Ferme-NeuveQuebec67 km NE18°4°92 mm
Val-des-MontsQuebec67 km SSE18°6°96 mm

The Almanac · Bouchette Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 9° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Bouchette by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-18°65 mm9 km/h9 h 0 min✦
February-5°-18°58 mm9 km/h10 h 16 min✦
March2°-11°63 mm10 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April9°-3°78 mm10 km/h13 h 30 min✦
May18°5°86 mm10 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦✦
June23°10°98 mm9 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦
July26°12°101 mm8 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
August25°12°107 mm8 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦
September20°8°80 mm8 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October12°2°95 mm9 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November5°-4°75 mm10 km/h9 h 21 min✦
December-3°-12°78 mm9 km/h8 h 38 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bouchette in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bouchette in May?

Days average 18 °C (65 °F) and nights 5 °C (40 °F), with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 9° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Bouchette?

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

How long are the days in Bouchette in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 57 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 38 min in December to 15 h 45 min in June.

Does it snow in Bouchette in May?

Hardly — May nights average 5 °C (40 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bouchette in May?

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

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