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Wawa Weather in May

Wawa in May

The short of it: Wawa in May averages a high of 15 °C (59 °F) and a low of 2 °C (36 °F), with 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 15 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 2° · rain 71 mm · daylight 15 h 9 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

May in Wawa brings afternoons near 15° and nights around 2°, with about 71 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 2°. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 9th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 9 min in mid-May, 94 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Wawa runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Dubreuilville, 46 km to the NNE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Wawa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus June
6° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 9 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DubreuilvilleOntario46 km NNE16°2°68 mm
White RiverOntario77 km NNW15°2°80 mm
ChapleauOntario103 km E16°2°66 mm
HornepayneOntario136 km N15°1°76 mm
ManitouwadgeOntario148 km NNW15°1°74 mm
Sault Ste. MarieOntario167 km SSE18°5°74 mm
Sault Ste. MarieMichigan169 km S18°5°72 mm
Terrace BayOntario193 km WNW13°3°84 mm

The Almanac · Wawa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 8° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 2°. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 9th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Wawa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-20°55 mm12 km/h8 h 47 min✦
February-5°-19°55 mm13 km/h10 h 9 min✦
March0°-13°50 mm13 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April7°-5°76 mm13 km/h13 h 35 min✦
May15°2°71 mm13 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦
June21°8°88 mm11 km/h16 h 1 min✦✦✦
July23°10°96 mm10 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦
August22°10°95 mm11 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦
September18°7°120 mm12 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October10°1°110 mm13 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦
November2°-6°82 mm13 km/h9 h 10 min✦
December-4°-13°78 mm12 km/h8 h 23 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wawa in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wawa in May?

Days average 15 °C (59 °F) and nights 2 °C (36 °F), with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 2°. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 9th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Wawa?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Wawa in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 9 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 23 min in December to 16 h 1 min in June.

Does it snow in Wawa in May?

Hardly — May nights average 2 °C (36 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Wawa in May?

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

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