Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 42mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
42mm
Sun
8.8h
Weather score
49
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 42mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May19°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.
May42mm average rain
May is wetter than Medicine Hat's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and July to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May8.8 hours average sun
May is brighter than Medicine Hat'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.
May49 weather score
May sits close to Medicine Hat'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.