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Southey Weather in May

Southey in May

The short of it: Southey in May averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 4 °C (39 °F), with 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 15 h 31 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 18° · low 4° · rain 50 mm · daylight 15 h 31 min

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

Thirty years of records give Southey an average May high of 18°, a low of 4° and some 50 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 18°, with nights near 4°. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 4th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 31 min in mid-May, 105 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, Southey runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Regina Beach, 37 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Southey, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 24 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 31 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Regina BeachSaskatchewan37 km WSW17°4°49 mm
LumsdenSaskatchewan41 km SW18°4°53 mm
UplandsSaskatchewan49 km S19°5°56 mm
Twin LakesSaskatchewan50 km SSW19°4°55 mm
Walsh Acres-Lakeridge-Garden RidgeSaskatchewan50 km SSW19°5°55 mm
Argyle ParkSaskatchewan50 km S19°5°55 mm
Sherwood-McCarthySaskatchewan51 km SSW19°4°55 mm
Pilot ButteSaskatchewan51 km S18°4°55 mm

The Almanac · Southey Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 18°, with nights near 4°. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 4th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Southey by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-10°-20°18 mm17 km/h8 h 24 min✦✦
February-8°-18°13 mm16 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦
March-1°-11°17 mm18 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April10°-3°26 mm18 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦
May18°4°50 mm19 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
June22°10°91 mm16 km/h16 h 30 min✦✦✦
July25°12°78 mm14 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦✦
August25°11°58 mm14 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
September19°6°36 mm16 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-2°29 mm17 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
November0°-10°22 mm17 km/h8 h 50 min✦✦
December-7°-17°21 mm17 km/h7 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Southey in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Southey in May?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 4 °C (39 °F), with about 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 18°, with nights near 4°. Rain is modest, about 50 mm, the 4th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Southey?

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

How long are the days in Southey in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 31 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 57 min in December to 16 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Southey in May?

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

What should I pack for Southey in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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