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South Pointe Weather in May

South Pointe in May

The short of it: South Pointe in May averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 4 °C (40 °F), with 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 15 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 4° · rain 80 mm · daylight 15 h 22 min

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

May in South Pointe brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 4°, with about 80 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 18°, with nights near 4°. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 22 min in mid-May, 101 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 October.

Against its neighbours, South Pointe runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Richmond West, 1 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in South Pointe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 52 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 22 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Richmond WestManitoba1 km ENE18°4°82 mm
Prairie PointeManitoba1 km W18°4°80 mm
Richmond LakesManitoba1 km SE18°4°82 mm
Fort Garry SouthManitoba2 km NE18°5°83 mm
Bridgwater TrailsManitoba2 km WNW18°4°80 mm
Parc La SalleManitoba2 km SE18°4°82 mm
Bridgwater CentreManitoba2 km NW18°4°81 mm
Fairfield ParkManitoba2 km NNE18°5°83 mm

The Almanac · South Pointe 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 18°, with nights near 4°. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of South Pointe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-12°-21°18 mm14 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦
February-9°-19°13 mm14 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦
March-1°-12°23 mm15 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April10°-2°28 mm15 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
May18°4°80 mm16 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦
June23°11°108 mm13 km/h16 h 18 min✦✦✦
July25°13°93 mm12 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦
August26°12°80 mm13 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦
September20°8°64 mm14 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October11°0°43 mm15 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-8°30 mm16 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦
December-8°-17°24 mm15 km/h8 h 8 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about South Pointe in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in South Pointe in May?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 4 °C (40 °F), with about 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 18°, with nights near 4°. Wet spells are common — about 80 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit South Pointe?

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

How long are the days in South Pointe in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 22 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 8 min in December to 16 h 18 min in June.

Does it snow in South Pointe in May?

Hardly — May nights average 4 °C (40 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for South Pointe in May?

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

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