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Goderich Weather in May

Goderich in May

The short of it: Goderich in May averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain and about 14 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 6° · rain 85 mm · daylight 14 h 42 min

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

May in Goderich brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 6°, with about 85 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 6th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 42 min in mid-May, 80 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 July and June.

Against its neighbours, Goderich runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Clinton, 20 km to the SE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Goderich, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
7° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 42 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ClintonOntario20 km SE18°7°91 mm
LucknowOntario29 km NNE18°6°102 mm
BluewaterOntario32 km SSE18°7°87 mm
SeaforthOntario33 km SE18°7°97 mm
Huron EastOntario36 km ESE18°7°100 mm
WinghamOntario36 km ENE18°6°104 mm
BrusselsOntario37 km E18°7°103 mm
HensallOntario38 km SSE18°7°90 mm

The Almanac · Goderich Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 7° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 6th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Goderich by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-8°108 mm18 km/h9 h 16 min✦
February0°-8°83 mm18 km/h10 h 25 min✦
March3°-5°62 mm16 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April9°1°78 mm16 km/h13 h 22 min✦
May17°6°85 mm14 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦
June22°11°75 mm10 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
July25°15°65 mm10 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
August25°15°78 mm10 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
September21°12°89 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°7°98 mm15 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November7°1°94 mm17 km/h9 h 35 min✦
December2°-4°101 mm18 km/h8 h 56 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Goderich in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Goderich in May?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 85 mm, the 6th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Goderich?

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

How long are the days in Goderich in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 42 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 56 min in December to 15 h 26 min in June.

Does it snow in Goderich in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Goderich in May?

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

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