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South Huron Weather in May

South Huron in May

The short of it: South Huron in May averages a high of 19 °C (65 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 14 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 7° · rain 88 mm · daylight 14 h 40 min

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

Thirty years of records give South Huron an average May high of 19°, a low of 7° and some 88 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 19°, with nights near 7°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 40 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, South Huron runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Exeter, 4 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

May in South Huron, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 40 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ExeterOntario4 km NE18°7°89 mm
HensallOntario13 km N18°7°90 mm
LucanOntario18 km SSE19°7°92 mm
BluewaterOntario18 km NNW18°7°87 mm
Grand BendOntario19 km W18°7°86 mm
ParkhillOntario22 km SW19°8°89 mm
SeaforthOntario28 km NNE18°7°97 mm
IldertonOntario29 km SSE19°8°93 mm

The Almanac · South Huron Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 19°, with nights near 7°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of South Huron by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°89 mm17 km/h9 h 18 min✦
February-1°-9°76 mm17 km/h10 h 27 min✦
March4°-4°60 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April11°1°85 mm16 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦
May19°7°88 mm14 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦
June24°13°77 mm11 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦
July26°15°81 mm10 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
August26°15°72 mm10 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September22°11°103 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°6°99 mm14 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November8°0°93 mm17 km/h9 h 37 min✦
December1°-5°92 mm17 km/h8 h 59 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about South Huron in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in South Huron in May?

Days average 19 °C (65 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 19°, with nights near 7°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit South Huron?

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

How long are the days in South Huron in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 59 min in December to 15 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in South Huron in May?

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

What should I pack for South Huron in May?

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

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