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Sutton Weather in May

Sutton in May

The short of it: Sutton in May averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 14 h 50 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 6° · rain 116 mm · daylight 14 h 50 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sutton an average May high of 18°, a low of 6° and some 116 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 18°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 116 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 50 min in mid-May, 84 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, Sutton runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Cowansville, 15 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Sutton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 12 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 50 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CowansvilleQuebec15 km NW18°6°109 mm
GranbyQuebec35 km NNW18°7°105 mm
FarnhamQuebec35 km NW19°7°100 mm
MagogQuebec41 km ENE18°6°106 mm
Saint-Jean-sur-RichelieuQuebec56 km WNW19°8°92 mm
Rock ForestQuebec56 km ENE18°6°102 mm
Acton ValeQuebec61 km N18°6°103 mm
Saint-HyacintheQuebec65 km NNW19°7°99 mm

The Almanac · Sutton 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 6°. Wet spells are common — about 116 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Sutton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-15°92 mm10 km/h9 h 7 min✦
February-3°-14°77 mm11 km/h10 h 20 min✦
March3°-8°84 mm11 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°-1°104 mm11 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦
May18°6°116 mm10 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦
June23°11°129 mm8 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦
July25°14°126 mm8 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦
August24°13°119 mm7 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦
September20°9°99 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October13°3°141 mm10 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦
November6°-3°102 mm10 km/h9 h 28 min✦
December-1°-9°108 mm10 km/h8 h 46 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sutton in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sutton in May?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 18°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 116 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Sutton?

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

How long are the days in Sutton in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 50 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 46 min in December to 15 h 36 min in June.

Does it snow in Sutton in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sutton in May?

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

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