Belleville Weather in May (1981–2025)

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May at a Glance in Belleville

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
15.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
7.2°C
Avg Temp
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11.1°C
Avg Rain
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67 mm
Avg Humidity
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78%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+3.1°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Belleville May Weather Overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Belleville, with average highs near 15°C and lows around 7.2°C (mean 11.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 67 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

Belleville May Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Belleville. Across 45 years of records, the warmest May in Belleville was 1998 — when the month averaged 14.7°C — while the coldest was 2002 at 8.3°C. Typical May days reach 15°C with nights near 7.2°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp10.3°C→12.3°C+2°C
Max Temp14.1°C→16.1°C+2°C
Min Temp6.5°C→8.4°C+1.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

8.0°C–9.8°C10 yr (22%)
9.8°C–11.5°C16 yr (36%)
11.5°C–13.3°C15 yr (33%)
13.3°C–15.0°C4 yr (9%)

Belleville May Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

May is about average for rainfall in Belleville, averaging 67 mm of rainfall. The wettest May on record was 2017 with 154 mm, while the driest was 2005 at 21 mm.

Belleville May Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Belleville during May averages 78%. The most humid May was 2011 at 88%, and the least humid was 2021 at 71%.

Belleville May Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

May receives about 5.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Belleville. The sunniest May was 2023 at 6.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 4.3.

Belleville May Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Belleville during May is 1.8 m/s. The windiest May was 1997 at 2.4 m/s, while the calmest were 1992 and 2007 at 1.4 m/s.

What May Feels Like in Belleville

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How May Ranks in Belleville

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

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

Explore Belleville Weather by Month

Belleville May Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp11.0°C10.6°C10.4°C11.8°C11.9°C+0.9°C
Avg High14.9°C14.6°C14.2°C15.7°C15.8°C+0.9°C
Avg Low7.0°C6.6°C6.7°C8.0°C8.1°C+1.1°C
Avg Rain69 mm63 mm81 mm64 mm50 mm-19 mm

Extreme May Records in Belleville

🔥Warmest May28.2°C2010
🧊Coldest May-1.1°C2020
🌧️Wettest May154 mm2017
🏜️Driest May21 mm2005
🌬️Windiest May2.4 m/s1997

Key Insights for May

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May temperatures in Belleville have risen by about 2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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May has ranged from a record low of -1.1°C (2020) to a record high of 28.2°C (2010).

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Rainfall in May is about average for rainfall, averaging 67 mm, with a wettest year of 154 mm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Belleville?

A good time to visit Belleville

May is a good time to visit Belleville, with days averaging 15°C and nights around 7.2°C (mean 11.1°C, warmer than Belleville's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but May still suits most travellers.

See Belleville'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 →

Belleville Weather in May — In Depth

☀️ May climate overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Belleville, with average highs near 15°C and lows around 7.2°C (mean 11.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 67 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in May

May averages 67 mm of rainfall in Belleville, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest May on record saw 154 mm (2017), and the driest just 21 mm (2005). Humidity sits around 78% and average wind speed is 1.8 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.5 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 2°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.1°C to 16.1°C and overnight lows from 6.5°C to 8.4°C over the same span.
May Weather in Belleville, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202514.5°C11.0°C7.5°C19.2°C3.2°C105 mm82%1.9 m/s5
202417.9°C14.4°C10.9°C24.1°C6.5°C49 mm79%1.6 m/s5.5
202315.7°C11.5°C7.2°C23.5°C2.4°C37 mm72%1.6 m/s6.4
202216.7°C12.8°C8.8°C23.6°C2.5°C48 mm76%1.7 m/s5.8
202115.6°C11.6°C7.6°C22.5°C-0.7°C24 mm71%1.9 m/s5.9
202014.2°C10.4°C6.7°C24.2°C-1.1°C36 mm75%2 m/s5.8
201912.4°C9.0°C5.7°C17.1°C2.5°C86 mm85%1.8 m/s4.8
201816.4°C12.2°C8.1°C21.5°C2.5°C53 mm82%1.7 m/s6
2017 🌧️13.4°C10.3°C7.3°C20.1°C1.3°C154 mm85%2 m/s4.7
201615.9°C11.9°C7.9°C24.2°C2.4°C28 mm77%1.7 m/s6.1
201517.3°C12.8°C8.4°C21.9°C2.3°C39 mm72%1.9 m/s5.9
201414.7°C10.9°C7.1°C19.5°C2.3°C72 mm82%1.8 m/s5.5
201316.2°C12.3°C8.4°C23.5°C1.7°C45 mm75%1.9 m/s6
201218.5°C14.5°C10.5°C23.9°C4.9°C33 mm74%1.5 m/s5.9
201114.3°C10.9°C7.6°C20.6°C3.4°C84 mm88%1.7 m/s4.6
201017.5°C13.5°C9.4°C28.2°C0.8°C47 mm76%1.7 m/s5.9
200914.2°C10.4°C6.5°C17.8°C1.9°C81 mm78%2 m/s5.6
200813.2°C9.6°C5.9°C17.6°C3.4°C70 mm79%2 m/s5.7
200715.3°C10.9°C6.4°C22.1°C2.2°C48 mm76%1.4 m/s6.1
200615.8°C12.2°C8.6°C25.5°C2.3°C66 mm80%1.9 m/s5.4
200514.0°C10.0°C6.1°C20.9°C0.4°C21 mm77%1.7 m/s5.8
200414.6°C11.0°C7.4°C20.5°C1.3°C111 mm86%1.7 m/s5
200313.0°C9.6°C6.1°C16.4°C0.6°C113 mm83%1.7 m/s4.9
2002 ❄️12.0°C8.3°C4.6°C19.2°C0.8°C118 mm80%2.3 m/s5.4
200115.1°C11.2°C7.3°C19.4°C2.7°C71 mm81%1.7 m/s5.4
200014.7°C11.2°C7.7°C19.0°C3.7°C112 mm85%2 m/s4.9
199916.7°C12.6°C8.5°C22.1°C4.0°C49 mm74%1.7 m/s6.1
1998 🔥18.7°C14.7°C10.8°C23.7°C7.0°C47 mm76%1.7 m/s5.9
199712.1°C8.4°C4.6°C17.4°C0.0°C44 mm76%2.4 m/s5.1
199612.6°C8.7°C4.9°C17.5°C0.2°C63 mm77%1.7 m/s5.7
199515.1°C10.8°C6.5°C21.0°C-0.3°C55 mm73%1.9 m/s5.3
199413.2°C9.0°C4.8°C21.8°C1.0°C74 mm78%1.9 m/s5.2
199314.1°C10.1°C6.0°C20.1°C1.9°C48 mm77%1.8 m/s5.2
199214.1°C9.9°C5.7°C18.7°C1.5°C71 mm78%1.4 m/s6
199116.9°C12.8°C8.8°C24.7°C0.8°C70 mm81%1.8 m/s5.6
199012.7°C9.1°C5.5°C17.8°C0.3°C111 mm80%2 m/s4.9
198914.5°C10.8°C7.1°C21.6°C1.9°C80 mm80%1.8 m/s4.8
198816.3°C11.8°C7.2°C24.9°C2.6°C56 mm74%1.6 m/s5.5
198716.9°C12.5°C8.1°C25.3°C1.2°C26 mm74%2 m/s5.8
198616.0°C12.2°C8.4°C23.5°C-0.9°C69 mm78%2 m/s5.4
198515.5°C11.5°C7.5°C20.4°C0.4°C66 mm76%1.9 m/s5.6
198411.8°C8.6°C5.3°C19.5°C1.3°C85 mm83%2.2 m/s4.3
198312.9°C9.2°C5.6°C17.4°C0.0°C96 mm81%2 m/s—
198215.8°C11.9°C7.9°C20.2°C3.9°C67 mm81%1.5 m/s—
198114.7°C10.4°C6.1°C21.6°C-0.1°C73 mm77%1.6 m/s—

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

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Belleville May Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Belleville in May?▼

The average high in May is around 15°C with lows near 7.2°C (mean 11.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Belleville in May?▼

May averages 67 mm of rainfall in Belleville, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 154 mm in 2017.

What was the hottest May on record in Belleville?▼

The hottest May reached 28.2°C in 2010. The coldest dipped to -1.1°C in 2020.

Has May in Belleville 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 2°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.1°C to 16.1°C and overnight lows from 6.5°C to 8.4°C over the same span.

Is May a good time to visit Belleville?▼

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Belleville and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 15°C daytime highs and 7.2°C at night.

Is May the coldest month in Belleville?▼

Not quite — May is the 8th coolest month in Belleville, averaging 11.1°C.

What should I pack for Belleville in May?▼

For May in Belleville, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 15°C and lows of 7.2°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Belleville humid in May?▼

Relative humidity in May averages 78% — quite humid.

How windy is Belleville in May?▼

Average wind speed in May is 1.8 m/s. The windiest May on record averaged 2.4 m/s (1997).

Which May had the most rainfall in Belleville?▼

The wettest May on record was 2017 with 154 mm. On average, May sees 67 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 Belleville 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.