Niagara-on-the-Lake in May

6.4out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Cool: highs only around 15°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

15°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
11Rainy days (82 mm)
14:29 hDaylight
05:58Sunrise · 20:27 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cool: highs only around 15°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (3.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

0° -5° J 0° -5° F 4° -2° M 9° 4° A 15° 10° M 21° 16° J 25° 20° J 25° 20° A 21° 16° S 15° 10° O 9° 4° N 3° -1° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 0°C-5°C78 mm 13– – 3.4
February 0°C-5°C60 mm 10– – 3.7
March 4°C-2°C73 mm 10– – 4.5
April 9°C4°C96 mm 12– – 5.4
May 15°C10°C82 mm 11– – 6.4
June 21°C16°C92 mm 11– – 7.4
July 25°C20°C91 mm 11– – 7.6
August 25°C20°C80 mm 10– – 7.7
September 21°C16°C89 mm 10– – 7.6
October 15°C10°C94 mm 13– – 6.2
November 9°C4°C84 mm 12– – 5.3
December 3°C-1°C81 mm 13– – 4.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Niagara-on-the-Lake in May?

Daytime highs average 15°C and nights about 10°C.

When is the best time to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake?

The best months are August, July, September, June.