Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Calgary, Alberta, Canada in May
Weather score40Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 55mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
55mm
Sun
8h
Weather score
40
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 55mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Calgary, Alberta, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May16°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May55mm average rain
May is wetter than Calgary's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8 hours average sun
May is brighter than Calgary's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May40 weather score
May scores below Calgary's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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