Mascouche Weather in May (1981–2025)

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May at a Glance in Mascouche

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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17.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
5.6°C
Avg Temp
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11.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
84 mm
Avg Humidity
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78%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+7.3°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Mascouche May Weather Overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Mascouche, with average highs near 17.2°C and lows around 5.6°C (mean 11.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 84 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

Mascouche May Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Mascouche. Across 45 years of records, the warmest May in Mascouche was 1998 — when the month averaged 14.6°C — while the coldest was 1997 at 8.3°C. Typical May days reach 17.2°C with nights near 5.6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp10.5°C→12.6°C+2.1°C
Max Temp16.1°C→18.6°C+2.5°C
Min Temp4.8°C→6.7°C+1.9°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

8.0°C–9.8°C7 yr (16%)
9.8°C–11.5°C16 yr (36%)
11.5°C–13.3°C16 yr (36%)
13.3°C–15.0°C6 yr (13%)

Mascouche May Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

May is about average for rainfall in Mascouche, averaging 84 mm of rainfall. The wettest May on record was 1983 with 186 mm, while the driest was 2021 at 26 mm.

Mascouche May Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Mascouche during May averages 78%. The most humid May was 2011 at 86%, and the least humid was 1996 at 72%.

Mascouche May Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

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

Mascouche May Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Mascouche during May is 1.2 m/s. The windiest May was 1997 at 1.4 m/s, while the calmest were 1982, 2003 and 2012 at 1 m/s.

What May Feels Like in Mascouche

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

How May Ranks in Mascouche

🔥5th warmest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️3rd sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Mascouche Weather by Month

Mascouche May Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp11.1°C11.3°C10.7°C12.1°C12.2°C+1.1°C
Avg High16.8°C17.3°C16.4°C17.8°C18.2°C+1.4°C
Avg Low5.4°C5.3°C5.1°C6.4°C6.2°C+0.8°C
Avg Rain96 mm66 mm99 mm94 mm52 mm-44 mm

Extreme May Records in Mascouche

🔥Warmest May30.8°C2010
🧊Coldest May-5.2°C2020
🌧️Wettest May186 mm1983
🏜️Driest May26 mm2021
🌬️Windiest May1.4 m/s1997

Key Insights for May

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May temperatures in Mascouche have risen by about 2.1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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May has ranged from a record low of -5.2°C (2020) to a record high of 30.8°C (2010).

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Rainfall in May is about average for rainfall, averaging 84 mm, with a wettest year of 186 mm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Mascouche?

A good time to visit Mascouche

May is a good time to visit Mascouche, with days averaging 17.2°C and nights around 5.6°C (mean 11.4°C, warmer than Mascouche's yearly average) and higher rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but May still suits most travellers.

See Mascouche'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 →

Mascouche Weather in May — In Depth

☀️ May climate overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Mascouche, with average highs near 17.2°C and lows around 5.6°C (mean 11.4°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 Mascouche, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest May on record saw 186 mm (1983), and the driest just 26 mm (2021). Humidity sits around 78% and average wind speed is 1.2 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 2.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.1°C to 18.6°C and overnight lows from 4.8°C to 6.7°C over the same span.
May Weather in Mascouche, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202517.8°C12.3°C6.9°C25.3°C-2.1°C71 mm78%1.1 m/s4.5
202419.5°C14.1°C8.7°C27.8°C2.4°C55 mm78%1.1 m/s5.2
202317.6°C11.2°C4.8°C28.2°C-3.3°C48 mm73%1.3 m/s6.3
202219.9°C13.4°C7.0°C28.7°C-1.8°C76 mm76%1.1 m/s5.9
202118.1°C12.0°C5.9°C29.1°C-2.0°C26 mm73%1.1 m/s5.7
202016.2°C10.1°C4.1°C30.2°C-5.2°C34 mm76%1.2 m/s6.2
201915.0°C9.7°C4.4°C21.7°C-2.7°C102 mm80%1.1 m/s4.7
201818.8°C12.1°C5.4°C26.3°C-1.1°C53 mm78%1.2 m/s5.9
201715.5°C10.8°C6.2°C26.6°C-1.1°C156 mm84%1.3 m/s4.5
201617.6°C11.6°C5.7°C27.1°C-2.4°C77 mm79%1.1 m/s5.5
201519.7°C13.4°C7.0°C25.5°C-2.0°C88 mm78%1.2 m/s5.7
201417.3°C11.8°C6.3°C25.7°C-1.8°C104 mm82%1.1 m/s5.2
201318.9°C12.9°C7.0°C26.3°C-2.7°C100 mm78%1.2 m/s5.4
201219.2°C13.4°C7.6°C27.5°C0.5°C87 mm79%1 m/s5.4
201116.7°C11.8°C6.9°C25.0°C1.0°C130 mm86%1.2 m/s4.6
201019.4°C13.2°C7.0°C30.8°C-2.2°C46 mm76%1.1 m/s5.9
200915.8°C10.2°C4.5°C24.7°C-1.2°C94 mm79%1.2 m/s5
200815.7°C10.0°C4.3°C21.8°C-2.5°C74 mm77%1.1 m/s5.6
200717.5°C11.1°C4.8°C27.5°C-1.4°C60 mm76%1.2 m/s5.8
200617.3°C12.5°C7.6°C28.2°C-2.9°C157 mm84%1.1 m/s4.6
200514.6°C9.3°C4.0°C23.6°C-4.1°C55 mm80%1.2 m/s5
200417.0°C11.1°C5.2°C24.1°C-4.0°C103 mm80%1.2 m/s5
200316.5°C10.9°C5.3°C24.5°C-2.6°C104 mm79%1 m/s5.1
200214.5°C8.9°C3.3°C24.5°C-2.1°C141 mm78%1.3 m/s4.8
200118.7°C12.9°C7.1°C26.4°C0.5°C77 mm79%1.1 m/s5.3
200016.2°C10.5°C4.8°C25.0°C-3.3°C123 mm81%1.2 m/s4.8
199920.4°C14.0°C7.6°C28.4°C-1.5°C57 mm74%1.1 m/s5.9
1998 🔥20.5°C14.6°C8.7°C27.1°C2.8°C89 mm75%1.1 m/s5.7
1997 ❄️13.8°C8.3°C2.8°C21.7°C-3.3°C65 mm77%1.4 m/s4.6
199616.0°C9.9°C3.8°C25.9°C-1.5°C44 mm72%1.2 m/s5.8
199517.7°C11.3°C5.0°C26.4°C-4.8°C49 mm73%1.2 m/s5.1
199416.4°C10.1°C3.9°C27.1°C-3.3°C75 mm76%1.3 m/s5.2
199317.2°C11.5°C5.7°C25.2°C0.2°C48 mm78%1.2 m/s4.7
199217.0°C10.4°C3.9°C25.9°C-2.5°C59 mm77%1.1 m/s6.1
199118.9°C13.0°C7.2°C26.0°C0.4°C93 mm79%1.2 m/s5.3
199015.0°C9.6°C4.2°C22.4°C-1.4°C83 mm79%1.2 m/s4.9
198917.3°C12.1°C6.9°C27.6°C0.0°C99 mm83%1.2 m/s4.5
198818.3°C12.2°C6.2°C24.1°C-0.3°C60 mm79%1.1 m/s5.1
198716.8°C10.7°C4.5°C28.2°C-5.0°C88 mm78%1.2 m/s5.4
198617.8°C12.2°C6.6°C27.1°C-4.4°C133 mm81%1.2 m/s5.1
198516.4°C10.3°C4.2°C25.0°C-2.9°C46 mm76%1.2 m/s5.6
198414.2°C9.3°C4.4°C22.3°C-3.0°C109 mm81%1.3 m/s4
1983 🌧️14.3°C9.1°C3.9°C20.0°C-3.1°C186 mm84%1.1 m/s—
198218.7°C12.5°C6.3°C25.4°C0.8°C32 mm79%1 m/s—
198117.1°C11.1°C5.2°C24.0°C-3.6°C113 mm80%1.1 m/s—

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

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Mascouche May Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Mascouche in May?▼

The average high in May is around 17.2°C with lows near 5.6°C (mean 11.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Mascouche in May?▼

May averages 84 mm of rainfall in Mascouche, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 186 mm in 1983.

What was the hottest May on record in Mascouche?▼

The hottest May reached 30.8°C in 2010. The coldest dipped to -5.2°C in 2020.

Has May in Mascouche 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 2.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.1°C to 18.6°C and overnight lows from 4.8°C to 6.7°C over the same span.

Is May a good time to visit Mascouche?▼

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Mascouche and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 17.2°C daytime highs and 5.6°C at night.

Is May the coldest month in Mascouche?▼

Not quite — May is the 8th coolest month in Mascouche, averaging 11.4°C.

What should I pack for Mascouche in May?▼

For May in Mascouche, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 17.2°C and lows of 5.6°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Mascouche humid in May?▼

Relative humidity in May averages 78% — quite humid.

How windy is Mascouche in May?▼

Average wind speed in May is 1.2 m/s. The windiest May on record averaged 1.4 m/s (1997).

Which May had the most rainfall in Mascouche?▼

The wettest May on record was 1983 with 186 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 Mascouche 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.