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Dorval Weather in May

Dorval in May

The short of it: Dorval in May averages a high of 19 °C (65 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 14 h 52 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 8° · rain 87 mm · daylight 14 h 52 min

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

May in Dorval brings afternoons near 19° and nights around 8°, with about 87 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 19°, with nights near 8°. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 52 min in mid-May, 85 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, Dorval runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Pointe-Claire, 5 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

May in Dorval, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 52 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Pointe-ClaireQuebec5 km W19°8°88 mm
Côte-Saint-LucQuebec7 km ENE19°8°91 mm
ChâteauguayQuebec7 km S19°8°86 mm
Dollard-Des OrmeauxQuebec8 km NW19°8°90 mm
Saint-LaurentQuebec9 km NE19°8°92 mm
Pierrefonds-RoxboroQuebec9 km NW19°8°92 mm
ChomedeyQuebec10 km N19°8°90 mm
CartiervilleQuebec10 km NNE19°8°91 mm

The Almanac · Dorval 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 19°, with nights near 8°. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Dorval by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-13°75 mm14 km/h9 h 5 min✦
February-3°-13°59 mm14 km/h10 h 19 min✦
March2°-7°68 mm14 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°1°90 mm14 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦
May19°8°87 mm13 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
June24°13°95 mm12 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦
July26°16°89 mm11 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
August26°16°95 mm10 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦
September22°11°80 mm11 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October14°5°98 mm13 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-1°84 mm13 km/h9 h 26 min✦
December-1°-8°84 mm14 km/h8 h 44 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dorval in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dorval in May?

Days average 19 °C (65 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 19°, with nights near 8°. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Dorval?

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

How long are the days in Dorval in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 52 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 44 min in December to 15 h 39 min in June.

Does it snow in Dorval in May?

Hardly — May nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Dorval in May?

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

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