What is the weather like in Ottawa vs Quebec City in May?

In May, Ottawa averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 75 mm of rain; Quebec City averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 86 mm.

Ottawa vs Quebec City in May

Ottawa is the better pick in May — 83 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Ottawa is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Quebec City is nice, rainy, clean air.

Ottawa vs Quebec City — May climate, side by side

	🇨🇦 Ottawa	🇨🇦 Quebec City
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	78/100 (B)
Feels-like high	18°C	16°C
Avg high / low	20° / 8°	18° / 7°
Rainfall	75 mm	86 mm
Rainy days	9	12
Humidity	66%	66%
Air quality (AQI)	42	41

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Ottawa 🇨🇦 Canadanice, a little rain, clean air · best June83
Quebec City 🇨🇦 Canadanice, rainy, clean air · best June78

Ottawa vs Quebec City in May — FAQ

Is May better in Ottawa or Quebec City?: Ottawa is the better pick in May — 83 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Ottawa is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Quebec City is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Ottawa vs Quebec City in May?: In May, Ottawa averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 75 mm of rain; Quebec City averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 86 mm.