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Christopher-Champlain Weather in May

Christopher-Champlain in May

The short of it: Christopher-Champlain in May averages a high of 19 °C (65 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain and about 14 h 40 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 19° · low 7° · rain 94 mm · daylight 14 h 40 min

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

Thirty years of records give Christopher-Champlain an average May high of 19°, a low of 7° and some 94 mm of rain. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 94 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 40 min in mid-May, 79 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, Christopher-Champlain runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. Cambridge, 2 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Christopher-Champlain, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 14 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 40 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CambridgeOntario2 km NNW19°7°94 mm
KitchenerOntario19 km WNW19°7°97 mm
WaterlooOntario22 km NW18°7°96 mm
GuelphOntario22 km N18°7°89 mm
BrantfordOntario24 km S19°8°90 mm
BrantOntario24 km S19°8°90 mm
AncasterOntario29 km ESE18°8°89 mm
WaterdownOntario34 km E18°7°96 mm

The Almanac · Christopher-Champlain Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 8° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 94 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Christopher-Champlain by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°63 mm16 km/h9 h 18 min✦
February-1°-9°57 mm15 km/h10 h 27 min✦
March4°-5°54 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April11°1°80 mm15 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦
May19°7°94 mm13 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦
June24°13°79 mm11 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦
July26°15°102 mm11 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
August26°15°83 mm10 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September22°11°78 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°5°82 mm14 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November8°0°80 mm15 km/h9 h 37 min✦
December1°-5°68 mm16 km/h8 h 59 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Christopher-Champlain in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Christopher-Champlain in May?

Days average 19 °C (65 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 94 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Christopher-Champlain?

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

How long are the days in Christopher-Champlain in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 59 min in December to 15 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in Christopher-Champlain in May?

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

What should I pack for Christopher-Champlain in May?

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

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