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Ilderton Weather in May

Ilderton in May

The short of it: Ilderton in May averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain and about 14 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 8° · rain 93 mm · daylight 14 h 39 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ilderton an average May high of 19°, a low of 8° and some 93 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from April to about 19°, with nights near 8°. Wet spells are common — about 93 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 39 min in mid-May, 78 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, Ilderton runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. London, 16 km to the SE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Ilderton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
7° warmer, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 39 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LondonOntario16 km SE20°9°93 mm
StrathroyOntario24 km SW19°8°88 mm
St. MarysOntario28 km NE18°7°93 mm
DorchesterOntario28 km ESE19°8°93 mm
South HuronOntario29 km NNW19°7°88 mm
St. ThomasOntario38 km SSE19°8°92 mm
IngersollOntario41 km E19°8°95 mm
Lambton ShoresOntario46 km WNW18°7°86 mm

The Almanac · Ilderton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from April to about 19°, with nights near 8°. Wet spells are common — about 93 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Ilderton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°88 mm17 km/h9 h 20 min✦
February-1°-9°74 mm16 km/h10 h 28 min✦
March4°-4°67 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April12°2°84 mm16 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦
May19°8°93 mm14 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦
June24°13°84 mm12 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦
July26°15°79 mm11 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦
August26°15°72 mm11 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
September22°11°90 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°6°97 mm14 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦
November8°0°90 mm17 km/h9 h 39 min✦
December1°-5°88 mm17 km/h9 h 1 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ilderton in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ilderton in May?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from April to about 19°, with nights near 8°. Wet spells are common — about 93 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ilderton?

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

How long are the days in Ilderton in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 39 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 1 min in December to 15 h 21 min in June.

Does it snow in Ilderton in May?

Hardly — May nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ilderton in May?

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

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