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Raymond Weather in May

Raymond in May

The short of it: Raymond in May averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 4 °C (38 °F), with 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 15 h 19 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 4° · rain 54 mm · daylight 15 h 19 min

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

May in Raymond brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 4°, with about 54 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 4°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 19 min in mid-May, 99 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 July.

Against its neighbours, Raymond runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Magrath, 16 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Raymond, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 20 mm more rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 19 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MagrathAlberta16 km WSW18°4°55 mm
CoaldaleAlberta28 km N18°4°49 mm
LethbridgeAlberta29 km NNW18°4°49 mm
CoalhurstAlberta37 km NNW18°4°51 mm
BarnwellAlberta45 km NE18°4°46 mm
Picture ButteAlberta48 km N18°4°47 mm
TaberAlberta52 km NE18°4°44 mm
CardstonAlberta55 km WSW17°3°70 mm

The Almanac · Raymond Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 6° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 4°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Raymond by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-12°15 mm18 km/h8 h 36 min✦✦
February1°-11°14 mm15 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
March6°-7°20 mm17 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April12°-2°34 mm17 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
May18°4°54 mm16 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
June21°8°98 mm14 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦
July26°10°34 mm13 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°9°37 mm13 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
September21°5°36 mm14 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October13°-1°26 mm17 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
November5°-7°18 mm18 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦
December0°-11°15 mm17 km/h8 h 11 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Raymond in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Raymond in May?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 4 °C (38 °F), with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 4°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Raymond?

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

How long are the days in Raymond in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 19 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 11 min in December to 16 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Raymond in May?

Hardly — May nights average 4 °C (38 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Raymond in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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