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Lowertown Weather in May

Lowertown in May

The short of it: Lowertown in May averages a high of 19 °C (67 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 14 h 52 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 7° · rain 88 mm · daylight 14 h 52 min

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

May in Lowertown brings afternoons near 19° and nights around 7°, with about 88 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 19°, with nights near 7°. Wet spells are common — about 88 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, Lowertown runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. New Edinburgh, 1 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

May in Lowertown, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 52 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
New EdinburghOntario1 km NNE19°7°88 mm
Sandy HillOntario1 km ESE19°7°88 mm
HullQuebec1 km WSW19°7°88 mm
CentretownOntario2 km S19°8°87 mm
Rockcliffe ParkOntario2 km NNE19°7°88 mm
OttawaOntario2 km S19°8°87 mm
VanierOntario2 km ENE19°7°90 mm
The GlebeOntario3 km S19°8°87 mm

The Almanac · Lowertown 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 8° from April to about 19°, with nights near 7°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Lowertown by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-15°63 mm12 km/h9 h 5 min✦
February-3°-14°56 mm12 km/h10 h 19 min✦
March3°-8°60 mm12 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April11°0°79 mm13 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦
May19°7°88 mm11 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
June25°13°93 mm9 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦
July27°16°96 mm9 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
August26°15°92 mm9 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
September22°11°82 mm9 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October14°5°89 mm11 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-2°76 mm12 km/h9 h 26 min✦
December-1°-9°77 mm12 km/h8 h 44 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lowertown in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lowertown in May?

Days average 19 °C (67 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 19°, with nights near 7°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Lowertown?

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

How long are the days in Lowertown 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 Lowertown in May?

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

What should I pack for Lowertown in May?

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

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