Edmonton weather in May
May in Edmonton: cool, a little rain — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Edmonton · #334 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Edmonton climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Rainfall | 59 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 57% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.9 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2 cm / 0.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 54 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Edmonton in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Edmonton?
- May in Edmonton: cool, a little rain — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Edmonton on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Edmonton in May?
- In May, Edmonton averages a daily high of 17.7°C and a low of 5.9°C, with about 58.8 mm of rain over roughly 9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Edmonton in May?
- Edmonton has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 54 in May.
- Does it snow in Edmonton in May?
- Edmonton sees roughly 2 cm of snowfall in May.