Temperatures in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Alberta with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Alberta in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Alberta with cool temperatures, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights close to 6°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 19°C, with nights close to 8°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Alberta will be around 22°C, with nights close to 10°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 39 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,7 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The precipitation chance averages 16% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Alberta. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Alberta in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
19°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
23°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
14°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
39 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 8 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,7 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 0 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Alberta?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Alberta. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Alberta in May
With 31°C, Alberta hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 2°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -4°C to a high of 17°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Alberta
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Alberta, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Alberta
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Alberta, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 5 days of rain in Alberta.
Daily Snowfall in May in Alberta
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Alberta, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.
Daily UV Index in May in Alberta
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Alberta, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Alberta Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Alberta, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Alberta Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Alberta, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in Alberta per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Alberta, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in May for Alberta
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Alberta. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Alberta by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Alberta. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
