The weather in May in Québec

It's cool to moderate in May in Québec with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 11°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Québec. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Québec, Canada. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 33°C in 2020, Québec reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -5°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 69 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,3 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Québec

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Québec. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Québec New York
Average temperature 18°C 22°C
Max. temperature 23°C 28°C
Min. temperature 3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 69 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 10 days 14 days
Total snowfall 0,3 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Québec with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 5°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 19°C, with nights around 7°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Québec is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Québec, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Québec

Temperature in May in Québec over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Québec, Canada. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Québec

Total precipitation in May in Québec over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Québec

Snowfall in May in Québec per year

Daily UV index in May in Québec

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Québec, 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.

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Average weather in Québec by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Québec. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.