Fort McMurray in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Fort McMurray in may 2025
The weather in Fort McMurray in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 63.4cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
25%
10%
9%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
29%
13%
8%
Weather at 6pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
29%
14%
9%
Weather at 3am
43°F
44%
26%
9%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Fort McMurray in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Fort McMurray in may.
The climate of Fort McMurray in may is very bad
In may in Fort McMurray, the climate is rather dry (with 2.1in of rainfall over 3 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 2.3in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is relatively cool in this city the month of may, but it is liveable when dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 61°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Fort McMurray is 52°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Fort McMurray in may with a maximum record of 88°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 9°F in 2021. You can hope to have about 13 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 42% of time.
Day length in Fort McMurray in may is 16:29. Sunrise is at 04:08 and sets at 20:37.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in that area in Canada.
Fort McMurray: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Fort McMurray. more information
May: another location in Canada?
If you want to go to Canada in may, there are destinations with better weather than Fort McMurray:
In may, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto, Niagara Falls (Ontario), Brampton and Victoria have good weather.
Finally, Calgary, Thunder Bay, Vancouver, Whistler, Whitehorse (Yukon) and Winnipeg (Manitoba) have a tolerable climate, but better than Fort McMurray.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Fort McMurray in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 88°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 9°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 13 day(s) (42%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (11%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 63.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 76% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.24km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:08 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:37 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:29 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Fort McMurray in may 2024:
36°F to 47°F
32°F to 49°F
34°F to 43°F
34°F to 49°F
38°F to 58°F
45°F to 50°F
45°F to 49°F
47°F to 63°F
47°F to 65°F
47°F to 74°F
49°F to 63°F
36°F to 59°F
45°F to 65°F
47°F to 68°F
47°F to 52°F
43°F to 56°F
45°F to 58°F
41°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
40°F to 45°F
40°F to 59°F
38°F to 47°F
38°F to 58°F
38°F to 52°F
40°F to 59°F
45°F to 61°F
47°F to 70°F
54°F to 70°F
52°F to 65°F
49°F to 58°F
40°F to 41°F
Map: other cities in Canada in may
Cities near Fort McMurray:
| Cold Lake in may | very bad weather |
| Edmonton in may | tolerable weather |
| Lloydminster in may | tolerable weather |
| North Battleford in may | tolerable weather |
| Grande Prairie in may | very bad weather |
| Red Deer in may | tolerable weather |
| Prince Albert (Saskatchewan) in may | tolerable weather |
| Fort St. John in may | tolerable weather |
| Drumheller in may | tolerable weather |
| Saskatoon in may | tolerable weather |
| Jasper National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Flin Flon in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Fort McMurray
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Weather data for Fort McMurray in may:
Weather data for Fort McMurray for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Fort McMurray. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Fort McMurray can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Fort McMurray.