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Kitchener Weather in May

Kitchener in May

The short of it: Kitchener in May averages a high of 19 °C (65 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain and about 14 h 41 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 97 mm · daylight 14 h 41 min

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

May in Kitchener brings afternoons near 19° and nights around 7°, with about 97 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 7°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 97 mm. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 41 min in mid-May, 79 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, Kitchener runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Forest Heights, 1 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

May in Kitchener, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 12 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 41 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Forest HeightsOntario1 km SW19°7°97 mm
Laurentian HillsOntario1 km ESE19°7°96 mm
Victoria HillsOntario2 km NNW19°7°97 mm
Highland WestOntario3 km WNW18°7°98 mm
CentralOntario4 km N18°7°96 mm
WaterlooOntario5 km N18°7°96 mm
VanierOntario5 km E19°7°95 mm
Centreville ChicopeeOntario7 km E19°7°95 mm

The Almanac · Kitchener 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°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 97 mm. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Kitchener by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-10°73 mm16 km/h9 h 18 min✦
February-2°-10°63 mm15 km/h10 h 26 min✦
March3°-5°58 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April11°1°85 mm15 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
May19°7°97 mm14 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦
June24°13°83 mm12 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦
July26°15°96 mm11 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
August26°14°82 mm10 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September22°11°80 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°5°87 mm14 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November7°0°84 mm15 km/h9 h 37 min✦
December1°-5°68 mm16 km/h8 h 58 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kitchener in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kitchener in May?

Days average 19 °C (65 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 7°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 97 mm. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Kitchener?

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

How long are the days in Kitchener in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 58 min in December to 15 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in Kitchener in May?

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

What should I pack for Kitchener in May?

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

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