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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 67/100

Ancaster in May

Good · 67/100
High / low21° / 7°daily averages
Precipitation91 mm12 wet days
Cloud cover39%monthly average
43.22° N, 79.99° WElevation 253 mUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
When to goAncaster · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67May
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
May: high / low21° / 7°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Ancaster averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 7° — mild weather by day. Expect around 91 mm of precipitation spread over about 12 wet days, with average cloud cover near 39%.

Days are 7.1° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 4.9°.

May scores 67/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Ancaster.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:57 and sets at 20:37 local time, giving 14 h 40 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 61 minutes over the month.

Why 67/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%12%
Clear skies · 25%85%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in May

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in May

Around Ancaster this month

Hamilton
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Hamilton

Ontario · 12 km E
21°May high
12wet days
68score
Hamilton
Stoney Creek
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Stoney Creek

Ontario · 18 km E
21°May high
12wet days
68score
Stoney Creek
Brantford
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Brantford

Ontario · 25 km W
21°May high
11wet days
72score
Brantford
Burlington
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Burlington

Ontario · 22 km NE
21°May high
12wet days
68score
Burlington
ivTop of the table

Canada's best in May

Where to go in May
Orillia
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Orillia

Ontario
18°May high
5wet days
84score
Orillia
Moose Jaw
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2

Moose Jaw

Saskatchewan
19°May high
7wet days
79score
Moose Jaw
Whitchurch–Stouffville
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3

Whitchurch–Stouffville

Ontario
20°May high
7wet days
79score
Whitchurch–Stouffville
Newmarket
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4

Newmarket

Ontario
20°May high
8wet days
78score
Newmarket
·Questions

Ancaster in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Ancaster?

May scores 67/100 for Ancaster, which we rate as good. Average highs are 21°C with 12 wet days.

How warm is Ancaster in May?

Daytime highs average 21°C and night-time lows 7°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Ancaster in May?

Ancaster receives about 91 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 12 days.