Steinbach Weather in May (1981–2025)

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May at a Glance in Steinbach

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
19.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
5.8°C
Avg Temp
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12.5°C
Avg Rain
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73 mm
Avg Humidity
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65%
Avg Wind
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3.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+8.9°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Steinbach May Weather Overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Steinbach, with average highs near 19.1°C and lows around 5.8°C (mean 12.5°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 73 mm of rainfall and 65% relative humidity across the period.

Steinbach May Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Steinbach. Across 45 years of records, the warmest May in Steinbach was 2023 — when the month averaged 16.6°C — while the coldest was 2004 at 8.2°C. Typical May days reach 19.1°C with nights near 5.8°C. The long-term May temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp12.0°C→13.6°C+1.6°C
Max Temp18.8°C→20.4°C+1.6°C
Min Temp5.2°C→6.9°C+1.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp0°C/decade →
Max Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

8.0°C–10.3°C6 yr (13%)
10.3°C–12.5°C19 yr (42%)
12.5°C–14.8°C14 yr (31%)
14.8°C–17.0°C6 yr (13%)

Steinbach May Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

May is a relatively wet time of year in Steinbach, averaging 73 mm of rainfall. The wettest May on record was 2004 with 196 mm, while the driest was 2020 at 21 mm.

Steinbach May Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Steinbach during May averages 65%. The most humid May was 2022 at 74%, and the least humid was 2025 at 56%.

Steinbach May Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

May receives about 5.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Steinbach. The sunniest May was 2025 at 6.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2022 at 4.8.

Steinbach May Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Steinbach during May is 3.2 m/s. The windiest May was 1999 at 3.9 m/s, while the calmest were 1981 and 1995 at 2.7 m/s.

What May Feels Like in Steinbach

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Cold
Morning
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Mild
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How May Ranks in Steinbach

🔥5th warmest month of the year
🌧️3rd wettest month of the year
☀️3rd sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Steinbach Weather by Month

Steinbach May Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp13.1°C12.3°C11.3°C12.6°C13.3°C+0.2°C
Avg High20.1°C19.1°C17.7°C19.0°C20.0°C-0.1°C
Avg Low6.2°C5.4°C4.9°C6.2°C6.6°C+0.4°C
Avg Rain58 mm68 mm87 mm83 mm65 mm+7 mm

Extreme May Records in Steinbach

🔥Warmest May35.3°C2025
🧊Coldest May-6.2°C2004
🌧️Wettest May196 mm2004
🏜️Driest May21 mm2020
🌬️Windiest May3.9 m/s1999

Key Insights for May

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May temperatures in Steinbach have risen by about 1.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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May has ranged from a record low of -6.2°C (2004) to a record high of 35.3°C (2025).

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Rainfall in May is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 73 mm, with a wettest year of 196 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.1°C per decade while lows rose 0.1°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Steinbach?

A good time to visit Steinbach

May is a good time to visit Steinbach, with days averaging 19.1°C and nights around 5.8°C (mean 12.5°C, warmer than Steinbach's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but May still suits most travellers.

See Steinbach's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Steinbach Weather in May — In Depth

☀️ May climate overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Steinbach, with average highs near 19.1°C and lows around 5.8°C (mean 12.5°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 73 mm of rainfall and 65% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in May

May averages 73 mm of rainfall in Steinbach, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest May on record saw 196 mm (2004), and the driest just 21 mm (2020). Humidity sits around 65% and average wind speed is 3.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.6 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How May has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 18.8°C to 20.4°C and overnight lows from 5.2°C to 6.9°C over the same span.
May Weather in Steinbach, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202523.3°C15.5°C7.7°C35.3°C-1.6°C31 mm56%3.3 m/s6.5
202418.0°C12.2°C6.5°C26.7°C2.0°C114 mm71%3.1 m/s4.9
2023 🔥23.6°C16.6°C9.6°C31.7°C-0.3°C21 mm63%3.2 m/s5.9
202217.4°C11.4°C5.5°C24.8°C-3.2°C164 mm74%3.5 m/s4.8
202119.8°C12.4°C5.0°C30.9°C-2.2°C42 mm59%3.3 m/s6
202017.8°C11.6°C5.3°C27.0°C-4.6°C21 mm64%3.3 m/s6.2
201917.3°C10.7°C4.2°C29.4°C-3.2°C38 mm60%3 m/s6.1
201823.6°C16.0°C8.3°C31.1°C-2.5°C48 mm60%2.9 m/s6.2
201718.7°C12.2°C5.8°C23.9°C0.4°C24 mm64%3.3 m/s5.8
201620.8°C14.2°C7.6°C33.1°C-3.6°C69 mm62%3.1 m/s5.7
201518.4°C11.6°C4.9°C28.6°C-2.1°C88 mm66%3.2 m/s5.6
201417.7°C11.8°C6.0°C30.2°C-3.4°C83 mm71%2.9 m/s5.1
201318.0°C11.5°C5.1°C25.8°C-5.8°C132 mm68%3.5 m/s5.3
201219.8°C13.5°C7.3°C29.4°C3.3°C85 mm65%3.3 m/s5.5
201116.9°C11.2°C5.5°C25.3°C-5.0°C92 mm72%3.3 m/s5.1
201018.6°C12.9°C7.2°C27.7°C-2.0°C171 mm69%3.1 m/s5.1
200915.3°C8.9°C2.5°C22.1°C-3.3°C85 mm69%3.5 m/s5.6
200816.6°C9.9°C3.2°C24.2°C-3.6°C49 mm63%3.1 m/s6.2
200719.9°C13.4°C6.8°C29.3°C0.5°C111 mm69%3.8 m/s5
200619.4°C13.3°C7.2°C30.5°C-1.6°C61 mm69%3.1 m/s5.3
200517.1°C11.4°C5.7°C27.4°C-3.9°C77 mm70%3.4 m/s4.9
2004 ❄️ 🌧️14.0°C8.2°C2.4°C23.5°C-6.2°C196 mm70%3.4 m/s4.9
200320.6°C13.6°C6.6°C26.7°C-1.1°C88 mm60%3.2 m/s5.7
200215.6°C8.8°C2.0°C28.9°C-4.2°C55 mm61%3.5 m/s6.1
200119.0°C13.0°C7.0°C25.4°C1.3°C104 mm71%3.5 m/s5.4
200019.2°C12.4°C5.6°C29.7°C-1.5°C47 mm63%3 m/s5.4
199918.2°C12.4°C6.6°C28.1°C-0.5°C136 mm69%3.9 m/s5
199821.4°C14.5°C7.7°C27.0°C1.6°C98 mm64%3 m/s6.1
199716.2°C9.4°C2.5°C27.5°C-3.5°C43 mm65%3.2 m/s6
199617.1°C10.4°C3.8°C24.8°C-4.3°C90 mm66%2.8 m/s5.7
199517.9°C11.1°C4.4°C30.5°C-1.4°C48 mm67%2.7 m/s5.6
199420.7°C13.4°C6.2°C30.4°C-2.1°C47 mm62%3.4 m/s6.1
199319.3°C12.3°C5.2°C28.7°C-0.7°C42 mm61%3.1 m/s5.5
199219.8°C12.6°C5.3°C30.0°C-2.9°C58 mm66%3.4 m/s5.8
199121.5°C15.1°C8.7°C30.7°C-3.1°C80 mm66%3.1 m/s5.3
199018.5°C11.3°C4.0°C27.5°C-6.0°C34 mm61%2.9 m/s6.2
198921.2°C13.7°C6.2°C30.3°C-5.7°C56 mm59%3.2 m/s6
198822.7°C15.5°C8.4°C30.9°C-1.2°C66 mm60%3.6 m/s5.7
198722.6°C15.3°C8.0°C33.2°C-0.1°C61 mm61%3.4 m/s5.9
198620.7°C13.8°C6.8°C31.8°C-5.2°C51 mm68%3.1 m/s6
198521.1°C14.2°C7.4°C29.7°C1.9°C104 mm65%3.2 m/s5.6
198417.6°C10.6°C3.6°C31.4°C-3.6°C33 mm62%3.4 m/s5.9
198316.2°C9.3°C2.4°C22.6°C-5.5°C47 mm63%3.6 m/s—
198219.6°C13.5°C7.4°C28.6°C-3.2°C51 mm70%3.2 m/s—
198119.6°C12.4°C5.2°C28.3°C-5.3°C57 mm60%2.7 m/s—

Actual recorded May data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Steinbach May Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Steinbach in May?▼

The average high in May is around 19.1°C with lows near 5.8°C (mean 12.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Steinbach in May?▼

May averages 73 mm of rainfall in Steinbach, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 196 mm in 2004.

What was the hottest May on record in Steinbach?▼

The hottest May reached 35.3°C in 2025. The coldest dipped to -6.2°C in 2004.

Has May in Steinbach gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 18.8°C to 20.4°C and overnight lows from 5.2°C to 6.9°C over the same span.

Is May a good time to visit Steinbach?▼

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Steinbach and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 19.1°C daytime highs and 5.8°C at night.

Is May the coldest month in Steinbach?▼

Not quite — May is the 8th coolest month in Steinbach, averaging 12.5°C.

What should I pack for Steinbach in May?▼

For May in Steinbach, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 19.1°C and lows of 5.8°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Steinbach humid in May?▼

Relative humidity in May averages 65% — moderately humid.

How windy is Steinbach in May?▼

Average wind speed in May is 3.2 m/s. The windiest May on record averaged 3.9 m/s (1999).

Which May had the most rainfall in Steinbach?▼

The wettest May on record was 2004 with 196 mm. On average, May sees 73 mm.

Where does this May weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Steinbach behaves each May, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for May specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.