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Strathroy Weather in May

Strathroy in May

The short of it: Strathroy in May averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 14 h 38 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 8° · rain 88 mm · daylight 14 h 38 min

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

May in Strathroy brings afternoons near 19° and nights around 8°, with about 88 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 38 min in mid-May, 77 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, Strathroy runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Watford, 21 km to the W, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Strathroy, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
7° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 38 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WatfordOntario21 km W19°7°90 mm
ParkhillOntario23 km NNW19°8°89 mm
IldertonOntario24 km NE19°8°93 mm
GlencoeOntario24 km SSW19°8°89 mm
LucanOntario31 km NE19°7°92 mm
LondonOntario32 km E20°9°93 mm
Lambton ShoresOntario35 km NW18°7°86 mm
ForestOntario35 km WNW19°7°88 mm

The Almanac · Strathroy 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 8°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Strathroy by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-8°81 mm17 km/h9 h 21 min✦
February-1°-9°72 mm16 km/h10 h 28 min✦
March4°-4°64 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April12°2°86 mm16 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦
May19°8°88 mm14 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦
June25°13°81 mm12 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
July27°16°75 mm11 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦
August26°15°75 mm11 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
September23°12°86 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°6°90 mm15 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦
November8°1°88 mm17 km/h9 h 39 min✦
December2°-4°83 mm17 km/h9 h 1 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Strathroy in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Strathroy in May?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 8°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Strathroy?

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

How long are the days in Strathroy in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 38 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 1 min in December to 15 h 20 min in June.

Does it snow in Strathroy in May?

Hardly — May nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Strathroy in May?

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

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