Candiac Weather in May (1981–2025)

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May at a Glance in Candiac

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
18.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
7.5°C
Avg Temp
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12.8°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
84 mm
Avg Humidity
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78%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+6.9°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Candiac May Weather Overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Candiac, with average highs near 18.1°C and lows around 7.5°C (mean 12.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 84 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

Candiac May Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Candiac. Across 45 years of records, the warmest May in Candiac was 1998 — when the month averaged 15.7°C — while the coldest was 1997 at 9.9°C. Typical May days reach 18.1°C with nights near 7.5°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp12.0°C→13.8°C+1.8°C
Max Temp17.2°C→19.3°C+2.1°C
Min Temp6.8°C→8.4°C+1.6°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

9.0°C–10.8°C5 yr (11%)
10.8°C–12.5°C14 yr (31%)
12.5°C–14.3°C17 yr (38%)
14.3°C–16.0°C9 yr (20%)

Candiac May Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

May is about average for rainfall in Candiac, averaging 84 mm of rainfall. The wettest May on record was 2006 with 168 mm, while the driest was 2021 at 18 mm.

Candiac May Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Candiac during May averages 78%. The most humid May was 2011 at 86%, and the least humid was 2021 at 72%.

Candiac May Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

May receives about 5.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Candiac. The sunniest May was 2023 at 6.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 4.

Candiac May Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Candiac during May is 3 m/s. The windiest May was 1997 at 3.8 m/s, while the calmest was 1982 at 2.5 m/s.

What May Feels Like in Candiac

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

How May Ranks in Candiac

🔥5th warmest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️3rd sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Candiac Weather by Month

Candiac May Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp12.5°C12.5°C12.2°C13.5°C13.5°C+1°C
Avg High17.8°C18.0°C17.5°C18.8°C19.0°C+1.2°C
Avg Low7.3°C7.1°C6.9°C8.2°C8.0°C+0.7°C
Avg Rain86 mm72 mm104 mm92 mm54 mm-32 mm

Extreme May Records in Candiac

🔥Warmest May31.0°C2020
🧊Coldest May-3.2°C1995
🌧️Wettest May168 mm2006
🏜️Driest May18 mm2021
🌬️Windiest May3.8 m/s1997

Key Insights for May

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May temperatures in Candiac have risen by about 1.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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May has ranged from a record low of -3.2°C (1995) to a record high of 31°C (2020).

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Rainfall in May is about average for rainfall, averaging 84 mm, with a wettest year of 168 mm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Candiac?

A good time to visit Candiac

May is a good time to visit Candiac, with days averaging 18.1°C and nights around 7.5°C (mean 12.8°C, warmer than Candiac's yearly average) and higher rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but May still suits most travellers.

See Candiac'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 →

Candiac Weather in May — In Depth

☀️ May climate overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Candiac, with average highs near 18.1°C and lows around 7.5°C (mean 12.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 84 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in May

May averages 84 mm of rainfall in Candiac, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest May on record saw 168 mm (2006), and the driest just 18 mm (2021). Humidity sits around 78% and average wind speed is 3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.3 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 1.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 17.2°C to 19.3°C and overnight lows from 6.8°C to 8.4°C over the same span.
May Weather in Candiac, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202518.6°C13.5°C8.5°C26.2°C0.1°C80 mm79%2.7 m/s4.5
202420.3°C15.5°C10.7°C28.9°C4.3°C67 mm79%2.7 m/s5.2
202318.3°C12.3°C6.4°C27.6°C-1.6°C49 mm74%3.2 m/s6.3
202220.5°C14.6°C8.8°C28.2°C0.4°C78 mm77%2.7 m/s5.9
202118.9°C13.3°C7.8°C28.9°C0.6°C18 mm72%2.9 m/s5.7
202017.1°C11.6°C6.0°C31.0°C-2.9°C32 mm75%3.2 m/s6.2
201915.7°C10.9°C6.1°C22.6°C0.2°C98 mm81%2.8 m/s4.7
201819.9°C13.8°C7.6°C28.0°C1.5°C55 mm78%3.1 m/s5.9
201716.7°C12.1°C7.5°C27.6°C-1.5°C136 mm83%3.3 m/s4.5
201618.2°C12.8°C7.4°C26.8°C-0.4°C57 mm78%2.8 m/s5.5
201521.2°C15.1°C9.1°C27.6°C0.3°C79 mm76%3.2 m/s5.7
201418.1°C13.1°C8.0°C26.8°C-0.1°C109 mm81%3 m/s5.2
201319.9°C14.4°C9.0°C28.1°C1.6°C100 mm76%2.9 m/s5.4
201220.3°C15.1°C9.8°C29.2°C3.4°C101 mm79%2.6 m/s5.4
201117.6°C13.1°C8.6°C27.4°C2.6°C147 mm86%3.2 m/s4.6
201020.3°C14.6°C8.9°C30.5°C-0.9°C41 mm76%2.9 m/s5.9
200917.1°C11.8°C6.6°C25.3°C1.4°C99 mm78%3.3 m/s5
200816.8°C11.5°C6.1°C23.7°C-0.4°C79 mm77%3.1 m/s5.6
200718.4°C12.5°C6.6°C27.7°C0.0°C72 mm77%3 m/s5.8
2006 🌧️18.0°C13.5°C9.0°C28.2°C-0.2°C168 mm84%3 m/s4.6
200515.5°C10.6°C5.7°C25.4°C-1.7°C47 mm80%3.1 m/s5
200418.3°C12.8°C7.4°C26.5°C-1.9°C103 mm80%3.1 m/s5
200317.7°C12.4°C7.1°C25.4°C-1.7°C114 mm78%2.6 m/s5.1
200215.7°C10.4°C5.1°C25.8°C0.5°C140 mm77%3.6 m/s4.8
200119.7°C14.1°C8.6°C26.7°C2.7°C83 mm78%2.9 m/s5.3
200017.4°C12.2°C6.9°C24.9°C-0.2°C140 mm81%3.1 m/s4.8
199921.3°C15.2°C9.1°C30.2°C0.9°C50 mm74%2.7 m/s5.9
1998 🔥21.2°C15.7°C10.2°C27.4°C4.6°C71 mm77%2.9 m/s5.7
1997 ❄️14.9°C9.9°C4.9°C22.1°C-1.7°C62 mm78%3.8 m/s4.6
199616.4°C11.1°C5.7°C25.4°C0.6°C73 mm77%3 m/s5.8
199518.1°C12.3°C6.6°C25.0°C-3.2°C57 mm75%3 m/s5.1
199417.1°C11.5°C6.0°C26.3°C-1.7°C108 mm79%3.4 m/s5.2
199317.5°C12.6°C7.6°C23.8°C2.7°C68 mm80%3 m/s4.7
199217.8°C11.9°C6.0°C26.8°C-1.9°C60 mm77%2.9 m/s6.1
199119.3°C14.3°C9.3°C26.6°C1.9°C89 mm79%3.2 m/s5.3
199015.9°C10.9°C5.9°C23.0°C1.4°C79 mm79%3.1 m/s4.9
198918.1°C13.3°C8.5°C27.6°C1.3°C98 mm82%3 m/s4.5
198819.0°C13.4°C7.9°C25.1°C0.9°C48 mm79%2.8 m/s5.1
198718.0°C12.5°C7.0°C28.3°C-1.9°C63 mm76%3.1 m/s5.4
198618.7°C13.6°C8.5°C25.9°C-2.6°C106 mm80%3.2 m/s5.1
198517.5°C12.0°C6.6°C25.7°C-0.3°C60 mm76%3.2 m/s5.6
198415.3°C10.7°C6.2°C24.8°C0.4°C120 mm80%3.5 m/s4
198315.6°C10.7°C5.8°C22.2°C-0.7°C144 mm83%2.8 m/s—
198219.5°C13.8°C8.0°C28.0°C2.2°C32 mm78%2.5 m/s—
198118.3°C12.7°C7.2°C24.3°C-1.0°C103 mm79%2.8 m/s—

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

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Candiac May Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Candiac in May?▼

The average high in May is around 18.1°C with lows near 7.5°C (mean 12.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Candiac in May?▼

May averages 84 mm of rainfall in Candiac, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 168 mm in 2006.

What was the hottest May on record in Candiac?▼

The hottest May reached 31°C in 2020. The coldest dipped to -3.2°C in 1995.

Has May in Candiac 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 1.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 17.2°C to 19.3°C and overnight lows from 6.8°C to 8.4°C over the same span.

Is May a good time to visit Candiac?▼

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Candiac and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 18.1°C daytime highs and 7.5°C at night.

Is May the coldest month in Candiac?▼

Not quite — May is the 8th coolest month in Candiac, averaging 12.8°C.

What should I pack for Candiac in May?▼

For May in Candiac, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 18.1°C and lows of 7.5°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Candiac humid in May?▼

Relative humidity in May averages 78% — quite humid.

How windy is Candiac in May?▼

Average wind speed in May is 3 m/s. The windiest May on record averaged 3.8 m/s (1997).

Which May had the most rainfall in Candiac?▼

The wettest May on record was 2006 with 168 mm. On average, May sees 84 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 Candiac 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.