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Magog Weather in May

Magog in May

The short of it: Magog in May averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain and about 14 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 6° · rain 106 mm · daylight 14 h 51 min

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

Thirty years of records give Magog an average May high of 18°, a low of 6° and some 106 mm of rain. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 51 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Magog runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Ayer's Cliff, 14 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

May in Magog, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 17 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 51 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ayer's CliffQuebec14 km SE18°6°100 mm
Rock ForestQuebec16 km NE18°6°102 mm
SherbrookeQuebec25 km NE19°6°101 mm
StansteadQuebec28 km S18°5°102 mm
ValcourtQuebec29 km NNW17°6°111 mm
Rock IslandQuebec29 km S18°5°102 mm
Lac-BromeQuebec29 km W18°6°117 mm
WaterlooQuebec30 km WNW17°6°115 mm

The Almanac · Magog 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 6°. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Magog by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-15°82 mm10 km/h9 h 6 min✦
February-3°-14°68 mm10 km/h10 h 20 min✦
March2°-8°77 mm11 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°-1°89 mm11 km/h13 h 27 min✦
May18°6°106 mm10 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦
June23°11°122 mm8 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦
July25°14°118 mm8 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
August24°13°114 mm7 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
September20°9°86 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October13°3°127 mm10 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-2°89 mm10 km/h9 h 27 min✦
December-1°-9°97 mm10 km/h8 h 45 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Magog in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Magog in May?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Magog?

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

How long are the days in Magog in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 51 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 45 min in December to 15 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Magog in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Magog in May?

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

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