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Dunham Weather in May

Dunham in May

The short of it: Dunham in May averages a high of 18 °C (65 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 105 mm (4.1 in) of rain and about 14 h 51 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 7° · rain 105 mm · daylight 14 h 51 min

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

May in Dunham brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 7°, with about 105 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 105 mm, the 5th 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Dunham runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Granby, 30 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

May in Dunham, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 51 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GranbyQuebec30 km N18°7°105 mm
Saint-Jean-sur-RichelieuQuebec41 km WNW19°8°92 mm
ChamblyQuebec52 km NW19°7°93 mm
Saint-HyacintheQuebec57 km NNW19°7°99 mm
BeloeilQuebec58 km NNW19°7°97 mm
Saint-Bruno-de-MontarvilleQuebec62 km NW19°7°91 mm
BrossardQuebec63 km NW18°8°86 mm
Saint-HubertQuebec63 km NW19°7°90 mm

The Almanac · Dunham 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 18°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 105 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Dunham by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-14°79 mm10 km/h9 h 7 min✦
February-3°-14°65 mm10 km/h10 h 20 min✦
March3°-7°74 mm10 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April11°0°96 mm11 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦
May18°7°105 mm10 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦
June23°12°117 mm8 km/h15 h 37 min✦✦✦
July26°15°117 mm8 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦
August25°14°110 mm7 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦
September21°10°90 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October13°4°130 mm9 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-2°94 mm10 km/h9 h 27 min✦
December-1°-9°94 mm10 km/h8 h 46 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dunham in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dunham in May?

Days average 18 °C (65 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 105 mm (4.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 105 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Dunham?

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

How long are the days in Dunham in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 51 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 46 min in December to 15 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Dunham in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Dunham in May?

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

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