Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada in May
Weather score33Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 76mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
76mm
Sun
8.4h
Sea
5°C
Weather score
33
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 76mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 5°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, 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
May76mm average rain
May sits near Sault Ste. Marie's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.4 hours average sun
May is brighter than Sault Ste. Marie'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
May5°C average sea
May is below Sault Ste. Marie's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 18°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May33 weather score
May sits close to Sault Ste. Marie'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.
