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Granby Weather in May

Granby in May

The short of it: Granby in May averages a high of 18 °C (65 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 105 mm (4.1 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 18° · low 7° · rain 105 mm · daylight 14 h 52 min

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

May in Granby 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 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, Granby runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Saint-Hyacinthe, 31 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Granby, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 52 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Saint-HyacintheQuebec31 km NW19°7°99 mm
Mont-Saint-HilaireQuebec40 km WNW19°7°97 mm
BeloeilQuebec41 km WNW19°7°97 mm
Saint-Jean-sur-RichelieuQuebec43 km WSW19°8°92 mm
ChamblyQuebec43 km W19°7°93 mm
Saint-Bruno-de-MontarvilleQuebec50 km WNW19°7°91 mm
Sainte-JulieQuebec51 km WNW18°7°94 mm
Saint-HubertQuebec54 km WNW19°7°90 mm

The Almanac · Granby 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 Granby by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-14°90 mm10 km/h9 h 5 min✦
February-3°-14°71 mm10 km/h10 h 19 min✦
March2°-7°81 mm10 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°0°100 mm11 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦
May18°7°105 mm10 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
June23°12°126 mm8 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦
July26°15°117 mm8 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
August25°15°116 mm7 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
September21°10°88 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October13°4°127 mm9 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-2°94 mm10 km/h9 h 26 min✦
December-1°-9°103 mm10 km/h8 h 44 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Granby in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Granby in May?

Days average 18 °C (65 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °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 Granby?

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

How long are the days in Granby 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 Granby in May?

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

What should I pack for Granby in May?

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

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