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Ellison Weather in May

Ellison in May

The short of it: Ellison in May averages a high of 21 °C (70 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 15 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 21° · low 7° · rain 39 mm · daylight 15 h 23 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & May

May in Ellison brings afternoons near 21° and nights around 7°, with about 39 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 21°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 23 min in mid-May, 101 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and May.

Against its neighbours, Ellison runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Rutland, 4 km to the SSW, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Ellison, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 11 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 23 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RutlandBritish Columbia4 km SSW22°8°36 mm
Lake CountryBritish Columbia9 km NNW21°7°37 mm
Traders CoveBritish Columbia10 km W19°6°38 mm
KelownaBritish Columbia10 km WSW21°8°33 mm
WinfieldBritish Columbia10 km NNW21°7°37 mm
Lakeview HeightsBritish Columbia14 km WSW21°8°31 mm
Okanagan CentreBritish Columbia14 km NNW20°7°37 mm
Okanagan MissionBritish Columbia15 km SSW20°7°34 mm

The Almanac · Ellison Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 21°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Ellison by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-6°34 mm8 km/h8 h 32 min✦✦
February3°-5°20 mm7 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦
March10°-1°26 mm9 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April16°3°28 mm9 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°7°39 mm8 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
June24°10°47 mm8 km/h16 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
July29°13°29 mm8 km/h15 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°12°24 mm8 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°7°30 mm7 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°2°36 mm7 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
November7°-1°37 mm8 km/h8 h 57 min✦✦✦
December1°-4°34 mm8 km/h8 h 6 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ellison in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ellison in May?

Days average 21 °C (70 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 21°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ellison?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and May.

How long are the days in Ellison in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 23 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 6 min in December to 16 h 20 min in June.

Does it snow in Ellison in May?

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

What should I pack for Ellison in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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