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Ottewell Weather in May

Ottewell in May

The short of it: Ottewell in May averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 4 °C (39 °F), with 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 15 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 4° · rain 47 mm · daylight 15 h 53 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & August

Thirty years of records give Ottewell an average May high of 17°, a low of 4° and some 47 mm of rain. Highs rise 7° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 4°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 4th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 53 min in mid-May, 117 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Ottewell runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Edmonton, 4 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Ottewell, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
7° warmer, 17 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 53 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EdmontonAlberta4 km NW17°4°46 mm
StrathconaAlberta4 km WSW17°4°46 mm
Boyle StreetAlberta4 km NW17°4°46 mm
DowntownAlberta5 km WNW17°4°46 mm
Central McDougallAlberta5 km WNW17°4°46 mm
GarneauAlberta5 km W17°4°46 mm
Alberta AvenueAlberta6 km NW17°4°46 mm
Queen AlexandraAlberta6 km WSW17°4°46 mm

The Almanac · Ottewell Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 7° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 4°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 4th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Ottewell by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-16°22 mm11 km/h8 h 0 min✦✦
February-4°-14°13 mm12 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
March0°-9°18 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April10°-2°30 mm13 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
May17°4°47 mm13 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June21°9°85 mm12 km/h17 h 0 min✦✦✦
July24°12°96 mm10 km/h16 h 32 min✦✦✦
August23°10°57 mm10 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
September18°5°34 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-1°20 mm12 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-8°22 mm12 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦
December-5°-14°16 mm12 km/h7 h 29 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ottewell in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ottewell in May?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 4 °C (39 °F), with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against April, to near 17°; nights run about 4°. Rain is modest, about 47 mm, the 4th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Ottewell?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Ottewell in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 53 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 29 min in December to 17 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Ottewell in May?

Hardly — May nights average 4 °C (39 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ottewell in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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