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Stirling Weather in May

Stirling in May

The short of it: Stirling in May averages a high of 19 °C (65 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 14 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 7° · rain 82 mm · daylight 14 h 46 min

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

Thirty years of records give Stirling an average May high of 19°, a low of 7° and some 82 mm of rain. Highs rise 7° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 46 min in mid-May, 81 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 September.

Against its neighbours, Stirling runs about middling and drier than most in May. Belleville, 20 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

May in Stirling, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
7° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 46 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BellevilleOntario20 km SE19°8°78 mm
CampbellfordOntario20 km W18°7°85 mm
Quinte WestOntario21 km S19°8°76 mm
MarmoraOntario23 km NNW18°6°86 mm
MadocOntario24 km NNE18°6°86 mm
TweedOntario27 km NE18°7°83 mm
NorwoodOntario36 km WNW18°6°89 mm
Prince EdwardOntario41 km SE18°8°72 mm

The Almanac · Stirling Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 7° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Stirling by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-12°82 mm15 km/h9 h 12 min✦
February-2°-12°56 mm15 km/h10 h 23 min✦
March4°-6°60 mm14 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April11°1°83 mm14 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦
May19°7°82 mm13 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦
June23°12°90 mm11 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦
July26°15°71 mm11 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦✦
August26°14°77 mm10 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦
September22°10°83 mm12 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°4°92 mm14 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦
November7°-2°89 mm15 km/h9 h 32 min✦
December1°-7°72 mm15 km/h8 h 52 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Stirling in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Stirling in May?

Days average 19 °C (65 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Stirling?

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

How long are the days in Stirling in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 52 min in December to 15 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Stirling in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Stirling in May?

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

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