Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 39mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
39mm
Sun
8.4h
Weather score
44
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 39mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
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.
May39mm average rain
May sits near Grande Prairie'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.
May8.4 hours average sun
May is brighter than Grande Prairie'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.
May44 weather score
May sits close to Grande Prairie'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.