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Milton Weather in May

Milton in May

The short of it: Milton in May averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 92 mm (3.6 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 18° · low 7° · rain 92 mm · daylight 14 h 41 min

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

Thirty years of records give Milton an average May high of 18°, a low of 7° and some 92 mm of rain. Highs rise 7° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 7°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 92 mm.

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, Milton runs about middling and wetter than most in May. Halton Hills, 14 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Milton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus April
7° warmer, 10 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 41 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Halton HillsOntario14 km NNW18°6°89 mm
BurlingtonOntario15 km SSE18°8°93 mm
GeorgetownOntario15 km N18°7°89 mm
OakvilleOntario18 km ESE18°8°89 mm
MississaugaOntario19 km ENE19°8°83 mm
BramptonOntario21 km NNE19°7°84 mm
EtobicokeOntario29 km ENE19°8°78 mm
HamiltonOntario30 km S19°9°83 mm

The Almanac · Milton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 7° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 7°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 92 mm.

Climate of Milton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°70 mm17 km/h9 h 17 min✦
February-1°-9°60 mm17 km/h10 h 26 min✦
March4°-4°54 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April11°1°82 mm15 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
May18°7°92 mm13 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦
June23°13°78 mm12 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
July26°15°86 mm11 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
August26°15°75 mm11 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September22°11°72 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°5°74 mm14 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November8°0°75 mm15 km/h9 h 36 min✦
December2°-5°62 mm17 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Milton in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Milton in May?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 7°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 92 mm.

Is May a good time to visit Milton?

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

How long are the days in Milton 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 24 min in June.

Does it snow in Milton in May?

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

What should I pack for Milton in May?

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

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