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Steinbach Weather in May

Steinbach in May

The short of it: Steinbach in May averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 4 °C (40 °F), with 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 15 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 4° · rain 87 mm · daylight 15 h 20 min

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

May in Steinbach brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 4°, with about 87 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 4°. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 20 min in mid-May, 100 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Steinbach runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. La Broquerie, 13 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

May in Steinbach, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 53 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 20 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
La BroquerieManitoba13 km E18°4°80 mm
Ste. AnneManitoba16 km N18°4°91 mm
GrunthalManitoba18 km SW18°4°106 mm
LandmarkManitoba19 km NNW18°4°94 mm
NivervilleManitoba27 km WNW18°4°89 mm
LoretteManitoba27 km NNW18°4°96 mm
Ile des ChênesManitoba30 km NW18°4°92 mm
St. AdolpheManitoba35 km WNW18°5°85 mm

The Almanac · Steinbach 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 4°. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Steinbach by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-21°23 mm14 km/h8 h 35 min✦✦
February-8°-19°15 mm14 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦
March0°-11°25 mm15 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April10°-3°34 mm15 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦
May18°4°87 mm15 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
June23°11°112 mm13 km/h16 h 16 min✦✦✦
July26°13°104 mm12 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦
August25°12°78 mm13 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦
September20°7°72 mm14 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October11°0°50 mm15 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦
November1°-8°29 mm15 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦
December-8°-17°28 mm14 km/h8 h 10 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Steinbach in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Steinbach in May?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 4 °C (40 °F), with about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 4°. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Steinbach?

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

How long are the days in Steinbach in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 20 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 10 min in December to 16 h 16 min in June.

Does it snow in Steinbach in May?

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

What should I pack for Steinbach in May?

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

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