Are you considering a trip to Saskatoon in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +19°C and about 3 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 13 rainy days and 50 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
May is usually the driest month of the year in Saskatoon
Average weather
☀️
+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
-10°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
50 mm
Total precipitation
57%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Saskatoon has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Saskatoon in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Saskatoon for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +24°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +30°C during the day and a minimum of +1°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 34% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +20°C to +30°C.
Is Saskatoon warm or cold in May?
Saskatoon is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +11°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -2°C to +5°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Saskatoon:
Climate in Saskatoon in May
Saskatoon weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+11°C
+19°C
+23°C
Min. temperature
-26°C
-10°C
0°C
Max. temperature
+31°C
+35°C
+39°C
Rainfall
18 mm
50 mm
82 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
63%
57%
64%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1012 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
4
3
2
Cloudy days
14
13
9
Rainy days
7
13
18
Snowy days
5
1
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +11°C to +19°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 18 mm to 50 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 63% to 57%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in April to 3 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Saskatoon in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Saskatoon is gradually decreasing during May, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Saskatoon based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 19%, leading to total precipitation of around 35 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 6 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Saskatoon wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 60% chance of precipitation and 82 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during May in Saskatoon based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in May is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last May in Saskatoon?
This is the weather in Saskatoon in May 2024:
1 May
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+20°C
2 May
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+26°C
3 May
☀️
+26°C
4 May
☀️
+27°C
5 May
☀️
+26°C
6 May
☁️
+17°C
7 May
☁️
+18°C
8 May
☁️
+18°C
9 May
☁️
+19°C
10 May
☁️
+21°C
11 May
☁️
+23°C
12 May
☁️
+21°C
13 May
☀️
+25°C
14 May
🌫️
+27°C
15 May
🌫️
+29°C
16 May
🌫️
+30°C
17 May
🌫️
+24°C
18 May
🌫️
+16°C
19 May
☀️
+26°C
20 May
🌫️
+26°C
21 May
☁️
+23°C
22 May
🌫️
+30°C
23 May
🌫️
+29°C
24 May
🌧️
+19°C
25 May
🌫️
+20°C
26 May
🌫️
+20°C
27 May
☁️
+20°C
28 May
☁️
+21°C
29 May
☁️
+26°C
30 May
🌫️
+27°C
31 May
☀️
+30°C
In May 2024 Saskatoon had 7 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +24°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +16°C. The average humidity was 55%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 12%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Saskatoon climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Saskatoon in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+6°C) and the highest in 1987 (+12°C). The driest year was 1979 with only 191 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 538 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Saskatoon in May:
Is May a good time to visit Saskatoon?
May is a really good time to go to Saskatoon. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Saskatoon.
Can you sunbathe in Saskatoon in May?
May has mild temperatures in Saskatoon. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Saskatoon rainy in May?
Saskatoon is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Saskatoon in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Saskatoon in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Saskatoon, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
