Average weather for Kottawa in May
It's hot in May in Kottawa with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 26°C.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Kottawa with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 26°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation. Light clothing like shorts or a dress, and a hat and sunglasses are perfect.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 31°C, with nights around 24°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time. Light clothing like shorts or a dress, and a hat and sunglasses are perfect.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Kottawa is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Light clothing like shorts or a dress, and a hat and sunglasses are perfect.
In May, there is an average of 393 mm of precipitation, spread over 25 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Kottawa in May |
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31°C | 22°C | |
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32°C | 28°C | |
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30°C | -5°C | |
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393 mm | 105 mm | |
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25 days | 14 days |
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 Kottawa?
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Kottawa. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Temperature records
With 35°C in 2019, Kottawa reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 10°C to a highest value of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Kottawa
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Kottawa, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Kottawa
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Kottawa, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed 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 it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 25 days of precipitation in Kottawa.
Daily UV index in May in Kottawa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Kottawa, 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 Kottawa over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Kottawa, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in May in Kottawa over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Kottawa, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in May for Kottawa
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kottawa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.































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