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Pierrefonds Weather in May

Pierrefonds in May

The short of it: Pierrefonds in May averages a high of 18 °C (65 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain and about 14 h 52 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 8° · rain 91 mm · daylight 14 h 52 min

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

May in Pierrefonds brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 8°, with about 91 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 4th 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Pierrefonds runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Pointe-Claire, 6 km to the ESE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Pierrefonds, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 52 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Pointe-ClaireQuebec6 km ESE19°8°88 mm
Pierrefonds-RoxboroQuebec6 km NE19°8°92 mm
Dollard-Des OrmeauxQuebec7 km NE19°8°90 mm
Saint-EustacheQuebec12 km N19°8°93 mm
Vaudreuil-DorionQuebec13 km WSW18°8°95 mm
ChomedeyQuebec14 km NE19°8°90 mm
ChâteauguayQuebec14 km SE19°8°86 mm
CartiervilleQuebec17 km ENE19°8°91 mm

The Almanac · Pierrefonds 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 8°. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 4th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Pierrefonds by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-14°78 mm14 km/h9 h 5 min✦
February-4°-13°60 mm14 km/h10 h 19 min✦
March2°-7°64 mm14 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°1°91 mm14 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦
May18°8°91 mm13 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
June23°13°99 mm12 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦
July26°16°88 mm11 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
August25°15°96 mm10 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦
September21°11°79 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°5°104 mm13 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-1°86 mm13 km/h9 h 25 min✦
December-1°-8°84 mm14 km/h8 h 44 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pierrefonds in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pierrefonds in May?

Days average 18 °C (65 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 4th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Pierrefonds?

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

How long are the days in Pierrefonds 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 Pierrefonds in May?

Hardly — May nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Pierrefonds in May?

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

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