Weather in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in May
In an average May, Calgary sees a daily high around 15°C and a low around 2°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 15°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 8°C to 22°C |
| Average low | 2°C |
| Typical low range | -3°C to 6°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
33°C
1986-05-30
Lowest
-2°C
2002-05-06
Low
Highest
15°C
1986-05-30
Lowest
-9°C
2002-05-08
Feels-like
Highest
34°C
1986-05-30
Lowest
-15°C
2002-05-08
Humidity
Highest
12.2 g/m³
2026-05-28
Lowest
2.6 g/m³
1988-05-02
Wind
Highest
38 km/h
2017-05-24
Lowest
7 km/h
1995-05-19
Precip
Wettest
144 mm
1981
Driest
16 mm
1987
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