May verdict

Kingston, Ontario, Canada in May

Weather score37Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 77mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

18°C

Rain

77mm

Sun

7.5h

Sea

7°C

Weather score

37

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 77mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 7°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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May18°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.

May77mm average rain

May sits near Kingston's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary to August and October

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May7.5 hours average sun

May is brighter than Kingston'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.

Sea temperature

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May7°C average sea

May is below Kingston's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May37 weather score

May sits close to Kingston's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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