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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 63/100

Quebec in May

Fair · 63/100
High / low18° / 6°daily averages
Precipitation99 mm13 wet days
Cloud cover42%monthly average
46.81° N, 71.21° WElevation 54 mUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
When to goQuebec · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec63May
Best timeJul–Sep
May: high / low18° / 6°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Quebec averages daytime highs of 18° and night-time lows of 6° — mild weather by day. Expect around 99 mm of precipitation spread over about 13 wet days, with average cloud cover near 42%.

Days are 8.2° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 5°.

May scores 63/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Quebec. For the most comfortable weather, consider July, August and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:11 and sets at 20:13 local time, giving 15 h 02 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 71 minutes over the month.

Why 63/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%98%
Dry days · 33%5%
Clear skies · 25%80%

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 Quebec this month

Lévis
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Lévis

Quebec · 3.0 km E
18°May high
13wet days
62score
Lévis
L'Ancienne-Lorette
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L'Ancienne-Lorette

Quebec · 11 km W
18°May high
15wet days
61score
L'Ancienne-Lorette
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures
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Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures

Quebec · 20 km SW
18°May high
15wet days
61score
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures
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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Whitchurch–Stouffville

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

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

Quebec in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Quebec?

May scores 63/100 for Quebec, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 18°C with 13 wet days.

How warm is Quebec in May?

Daytime highs average 18°C and night-time lows 6°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Quebec in May?

Quebec receives about 99 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 13 days.