May weather forecastBurlington, Canada

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Burlington, Canada, with an average temperature ranging between max 17.2°C (63°F) and min 8.8°C (47.8°F).

Temperature

Observing a rise in May, the average high-temperature goes from April's fresh 10°C (50°F) to a refreshing 17.2°C (63°F). In May, in Burlington, the average low-temperature is a frosty 8.8°C (47.8°F).

Humidity

In Burlington, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Burlington, in May, during 18.3 rainfall days, 69mm (2.72") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Burlington, there are 175.2 rainfall days, and 711mm (27.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Burlington. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Burlington aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. Throughout the year, in Burlington, there are 58.6 snowfall days, and 463mm (18.23") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Burlington, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 43min.
On the first day of May in Burlington, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:52 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Burlington is 9.1h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Burlington is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Burlington, is 17.2°C (63°F) and the average low-temperature is 8.8°C (47.8°F).

In Burlington, Canada, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

In Burlington, during May, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 69mm (2.72") of precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Burlington aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow.

In Burlington, the average day length in May is 14h and 43min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Burlington, Canada, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:52 pm EDT.

In Burlington, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Burlington is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Burlington, Canada

  • Average high temperature in May: 17.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (17.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-7.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Burlington, Canada

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.4mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Burlington, Canada

  • Average wind speed in May: 13.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Burlington, Canada

  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Burlington, Canada

  • Average rainfall in May: 69mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (74mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (44mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Burlington, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Burlington, Canada

  • Average snowfall in May: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (137mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Burlington, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Burlington, Canada

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Burlington, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).

Average UV index in May
Burlington, Canada

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Burlington, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Burlington, Canada

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is August (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (8km).