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Lévis Weather in May

Lévis in May

The short of it: Lévis in May averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 105 mm (4.1 in) of rain and about 15 h 1 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 6° · rain 105 mm · daylight 15 h 1 min

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

Thirty years of records give Lévis an average May high of 18°, a low of 6° and some 105 mm of rain. Highs rise 9° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 105 mm, the 7th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 1 min in mid-May, 90 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, Lévis runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Québec, 3 km to the WNW, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Lévis, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
9° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus June
6° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 1 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
QuébecQuebec3 km WNW19°6°105 mm
La Cité-LimoilouQuebec5 km NW19°6°105 mm
BeauportQuebec6 km N18°6°106 mm
Saint RomualdQuebec7 km SW18°6°101 mm
Les RivièresQuebec7 km WNW19°6°104 mm
Sainte-FoyQuebec9 km WSW18°6°104 mm
BoischatelQuebec10 km NNE17°5°107 mm
L'Ancienne-LoretteQuebec13 km W18°6°106 mm

The Almanac · Lévis Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 9° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 105 mm, the 7th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Lévis by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-16°80 mm13 km/h8 h 56 min✦
February-5°-15°69 mm14 km/h10 h 14 min✦
March1°-9°81 mm13 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April9°-1°110 mm14 km/h13 h 31 min✦
May18°6°105 mm13 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦
June24°12°123 mm12 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦✦
July27°15°143 mm10 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦
August26°15°117 mm10 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
September20°10°116 mm10 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October12°4°138 mm12 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦
November5°-2°102 mm12 km/h9 h 18 min✦
December-2°-10°103 mm13 km/h8 h 33 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lévis in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lévis in May?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 105 mm (4.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 9° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 105 mm, the 7th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Lévis?

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

How long are the days in Lévis in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 33 min in December to 15 h 50 min in June.

Does it snow in Lévis in May?

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

What should I pack for Lévis in May?

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

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