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Toronto Weather in May, Canada

Toronto Averages May

TORONTO AVERAGES FOR MAY

  • What is Average Temperature?
    The average high temperature and the average low temperature for that month, on a daily basis, divided by 2 equals the average temperature for that month

    Temperature

    13°C
    56°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    High Temperature

    17°C
    63°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    Low Temperature

    10°C
    50°F
  • What is Average Day Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunrise and sunset

    Day Temperature

    13°C
    57°F
  • What is Average Night Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunset and sunrise

    Night Temperature

    12°C
    54°F
  • What are Average Daily Sunshine Hours?
    Total sunshine hours for the month, divided by the number of days in the month. Sunshine hours are taken with a sunshine recorder, either a Campbell-Stokes recorder or an Eppley Pyreheliometer

    Sunshine Hours

    9 hours
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall Days

    16 days
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall

    30 mm

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Toronto Daily Averages May

May 2024 Daily Averages

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1 Avg 10º 50º
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2 Avg 11º 52º
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3 Avg 11º 52º
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4 Avg 11º 52º
5 Avg 12º 54º
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8 Avg 11º 52º
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10 Avg 12º 54º
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15 Avg 11º 52º
16 Avg 14º 57º
17 Avg 12º 54º
18 Avg 13º 55º
19 Avg 14º 57º
20 Avg 13º 55º
21 Avg 14º 57º
22 Avg 14º 57º
23 Avg 14º 57º
24 Avg 15º 59º
25 Avg 15º 59º
26 Avg 16º 61º
27 Avg 16º 61º
28 Avg 16º 61º
29 Avg 18º 64º
30 Avg 18º 64º
31 Avg 16º 61º
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What's The Weather Like in Toronto in May?
 

Is It Warm Is Toronto In May?

You'll start to feel the first hint of summer in May in Toronto, Canada. The daily average temperatures range from a high of 17C to a low of 10C. The overall average is 14C. 

May Sunshine Hours In Toronto

Approaching the peak summer months with the year's most sunshine, May has an average of nine hours a day.

Does It Rain In Toronto In May?

The old adage of May showers doesn't exactly apply to Toronto. The month has the year's lowest precipitation in terms of volume with a total of 30 mm. However, May has the highest number of rainy days with 16, contrasted by the year's low of 6 in February.

Is Toronto Windy In May?

While they never rise to the level of extreme, May has some of the year's strongest winds. Gusts can reach up to 19 m/s and fall to lows of 0.2 m/s with an average of 4.3 m/s.

If you're looking for a weather forecast for Toronto, you are advised to visit this page.

Hotels for Toronto in May

Check into an upscale high-rise with stunning lake views. Or choose a Tudor-style retreat that puts you close to woodland trails. From trendy downtown hotels offering international cuisine to no-nonsense accommodations near shopping and dining options, Toronto hotels have the variety to fit the needs of every guest.

Hotel X Toronto by Library Hotel Collection

A luxury high-rise by Exhibition Place, Hotel X Toronto has lakefront guestrooms with flat-screen TVs, separate seating areas and stunning views. Upgrade to a suite for a living room and access to an exclusive lounge with complimentary meals and beverages. Dine on gourmet cuisine at a Mediterranean-style restaurant with a terrace or enjoy a craft cocktail at a trendy rooftop lounge.

Plunge into an outdoor pool, enjoy a treatment at a luxe spa or play a game on a squash court. There's also a unique photographic art gallery for your perusal.

Old Mill Toronto

With an enviable spot along the Humber River, Old Mill Toronto offers easy access to woodland walking and biking trails on the outskirts of downtown Toronto. Upscale guestrooms with distinctive English design have four-poster beds, spa tubs and Keurig coffeemakers, with fireplaces and living rooms in suites.

The Tudor-style haven also has a world-class spa, gourmet restaurant and tea service in an elegant space. You can even catch live music on site at its popular Home Smith Jazz Bar off the lobby. Getting married? There's a chapel with gardens on the grounds.

Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn puts you in the centre of the entertainment district, a seven-minute stroll from Rogers Centre and a 13-minute walk to CN Tower. Guestrooms have flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges and Keurig coffee makers.

Upgrade to a room with a spa tub, fireplace and pull-out sofa. International cuisine is served at an upscale bistro and cocktails are mixed at a chic lounge that sees revelry on the weekends. There's also an indoor pool and an on-site mini market that's open 24 hours a day.

Canadas Best Value Inn Toronto

Off of Gardiner Expressway, Canadas Best Value Inn Toronto has modern guestrooms with flat-screen TVs, microwaves and mini-fridges. Suites add spa tubs and kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators and ovens.

Start your day with a complimentary continental breakfast and grill your own lunch at a barbecue area. The hotel is a five-minute walk to shopping and dining at the Sherway Gardens mall and a six-minute drive to the Dixie Outlet Mall.

Beaches for May for Toronto

Hanlan's Point Beach

While lifeguards don't arrive until June, you can still enjoy Toronto's early warm days on Hanlan's Point Beach. The more modest beachgoers may choose to get here before the summer crowds as the beach is clothing optional in one of its two sections. Don't worry if you're offended by these public displays, there's plenty of space between the nude and non-nude stretches of sand.

Restaurants and Bars for Toronto in May

Savour gourmet cuisine with roots in Eastern Europe, the tastiest treats from Thailand, classic cuisine from Italy and piled-high nachos at a punk-rock pub. Toronto brings a world of epicurean delights to one town.

Joso's

A longtime tradition in Toronto, Joso's welcomes with a colourful throwback decor featuring red tablecloths and art that would be right at home on the Croatian coast -- think bold seascapes, sculptures of well-endowed women and glittering tchotchkes just about everywhere you look. They have been serving fish from around the world since the 1960s such as grilled octopus with capers and black olives and squid-ink risotto.

A daily-catch platter serves a variety that includes clams, squid, gilt-head bream and three kinds of sea bass. Joso's is open from Monday to Friday from 11:30 am to 10 pm and on Saturday from 5 pm to 10 pm.

Pai Northern Thai Kitchen

In the King West district, Pai Northern Thai Kitchen has a bustling lunch counter that reminds one of a dining experience in a traditional Thai market. Ingredients imported from Thailand are used to craft authentic dishes such as Kuay Jap soup with pork belly in a tomato base and a mango salad with seasonal fruit. Pair your entrée with a semi-sweet Thai iced tea.

Pai Northern Thai Kitchen is open from Monday to Thursday from 11:30 am to 10 pm, on Friday and Saturday from 11:30 am to 10:30 pm, and on Sunday from 3 pm to 10 pm.

Buca

With an interior awash in modern industrial design, Buca offers a chic dining experience from a menu of Italian delights at moderate prices. The majority of the menu features share plates that are best eaten by hand. Savour Isalata Siciliana, veal tendon with fennel and garum, or Gran Fritto Misto, a delicately fried medley with rock shrimp, rabbit leg and artichokes.

In-house sommeliers can help you choose from a wine list with over 30 vintages. Bar Buca is open from Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 2 am and on Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 2 am.

Sneaky Dee's

Sneaky Dee's is the town's most famous dive bar and a punk institution. Opened in 1990, the watering hole has hosted music performances by Canadian greats such as Arcade Fire and Broken Social Scene in their upstairs venue. Down below you'll find walls splattered with eclectic art and creative graffiti in a dining space that serves renowned pub grub.

While they have a variety of meat offerings and vegetarian dishes, nacho plates are the must-trys -- notably the King's Crown with diced peppers, refried pinto beans and broiled cheddar. Sneaky Dee's is open from Monday to Friday from 11 am until late (ranging from 2:30 am to 4 am) and on Saturday and Sunday from 9 am until late.

Things to Do in Toronto in May     

CN Tower

Standing over 550 metres above the cityscape, the CN Tower is one of the country's most recognizable structures. Ascend in a glass-walled elevator to reach the observation level and walked the famed glass floor to view the city beneath your feet.

The more adventurous will enjoy an external stroll along the EdgeWalk, while all can enjoy dining at the renowned 360 Restaurant with panoramic views from floor-to-ceiling windows.

Nathan Phillips Square

As spring comes into bloom it's a great time to head to Nathan Phillips Square. The urban plaza is a centre of social life that flourishes around a pond and a large fountain. With events throughout the year's warmer months, you're apt to come across a music festival, art exhibit or fashion show. You can also catch performances by DJs, dance troupes and join in a host of creative workshops.

Toronto Eaton Centre

More than just a mall, Toronto Eaton Centre draws in almost 50 million visitors each year. The sprawling downtown complex is home to over 250 shops including top names such as Apple, Disney and Saks Fifth Avenue. A massive food court has dozens of international offerings that range from Greek and sushi to Italian and Thai.

Canadian Music Week

For more than two decades, Toronto has celebrated music over ten days of events during Canadian Music Week. Enjoy exhibitions, awards shows, a film festival and music fest that sees performances across the city. Catch your favourite performer at clubs, theatres, exhibition halls and outdoor spaces including Yonge-Dundas Square.