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Farnham Weather in May

Farnham in May

The short of it: Farnham in May averages a high of 19 °C (65 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 14 h 51 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 100 mm · daylight 14 h 51 min

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

May in Farnham brings afternoons near 19° and nights around 7°, with about 100 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 51 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, Farnham runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, 22 km to the W, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Farnham, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 51 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Saint-Jean-sur-RichelieuQuebec22 km W19°8°92 mm
GranbyQuebec23 km ENE18°7°105 mm
ChamblyQuebec30 km NW19°7°93 mm
Saint-HyacintheQuebec39 km N19°7°99 mm
Saint-Bruno-de-MontarvilleQuebec40 km NW19°7°91 mm
Saint-HubertQuebec42 km NW19°7°90 mm
BrossardQuebec42 km WNW18°8°86 mm
La PrairieQuebec43 km WNW18°8°86 mm

The Almanac · Farnham 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 100 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Farnham by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-14°73 mm10 km/h9 h 6 min✦
February-3°-14°60 mm10 km/h10 h 20 min✦
March2°-7°66 mm10 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April11°1°97 mm11 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦
May19°7°100 mm10 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦
June23°12°112 mm8 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦
July26°15°112 mm8 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
August25°14°104 mm7 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
September21°10°82 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October13°4°126 mm9 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-2°90 mm10 km/h9 h 27 min✦
December-1°-8°92 mm10 km/h8 h 45 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Farnham in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Farnham in May?

Days average 19 °C (65 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Farnham?

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

How long are the days in Farnham in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 51 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 45 min in December to 15 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Farnham in May?

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

What should I pack for Farnham in May?

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

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