Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in May
Weather score44Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 44mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
44mm
Sun
8.7h
Weather score
44
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 44mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
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Temperature
May17°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May44mm average rain
May sits near Edmonton's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.7 hours average sun
May is brighter than Edmonton's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May44 weather score
May sits close to Edmonton's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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