St. Catharines in May

6.5out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 16°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

16°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
11Rainy days (84 mm)
14:29 hDaylight
05:59Sunrise · 20:28 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 16°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?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

0° -5° J 0° -6° F 4° -2° M 10° 4° A 16° 10° M 22° 16° J 25° 20° J 25° 19° A 21° 16° S 15° 10° O 8° 4° N 3° -1° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 0°C-5°C76 mm 12– – 3.5
February 0°C-6°C60 mm 9– – 3.9
March 4°C-2°C73 mm 10– – 4.6
April 10°C4°C97 mm 11– – 5.5
May 16°C10°C84 mm 11– – 6.5
June 22°C16°C92 mm 11– – 7.5
July 25°C20°C87 mm 11– – 7.6
August 25°C19°C76 mm 10– – 7.8
September 21°C16°C84 mm 9– – 7.7
October 15°C10°C92 mm 12– – 6.2
November 8°C4°C82 mm 11– – 5.4
December 3°C-1°C78 mm 12– – 4.3

Frequently asked questions

How hot is St. Catharines in May?

Daytime highs average 16°C and nights about 10°C.

When is the best time to visit St. Catharines?

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