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North Perth Weather in May

North Perth in May

The short of it: North Perth in May averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 14 h 42 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 7° · rain 98 mm · daylight 14 h 42 min

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

Thirty years of records give North Perth an average May high of 18°, a low of 7° and some 98 mm of rain. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 42 min in mid-May, 80 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, North Perth runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Listowel, 2 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in North Perth, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 11 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 42 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ListowelOntario2 km ENE18°6°98 mm
Huron EastOntario29 km WSW18°7°100 mm
ElmiraOntario36 km ESE18°7°96 mm
StratfordOntario40 km S18°7°95 mm
Columbia HillsOntario41 km SE18°7°97 mm
Lakeshore VillageOntario43 km SE18°7°97 mm
EloraOntario43 km E18°6°92 mm
New HamburgOntario44 km SSE18°7°97 mm

The Almanac · North Perth 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 7°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of North Perth by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-11°99 mm17 km/h9 h 16 min✦
February-3°-11°78 mm16 km/h10 h 25 min✦
March3°-6°62 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April10°0°87 mm16 km/h13 h 22 min✦
May18°7°98 mm14 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦
June23°12°87 mm12 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
July25°14°87 mm11 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦
August24°14°82 mm11 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
September21°10°91 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°5°104 mm15 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November6°-1°98 mm16 km/h9 h 35 min✦
December0°-6°88 mm17 km/h8 h 56 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about North Perth in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in North Perth in May?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit North Perth?

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

How long are the days in North Perth in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 42 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 56 min in December to 15 h 26 min in June.

Does it snow in North Perth in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for North Perth in May?

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

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