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Weather in Thunder Bay for May 2026

Your guide to Thunder Bay weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 2 snowy days, Thunder Bay usually enjoys a light touch of snow in May.
    According to Thunder Bay snow forecast for May 2026, 3 snowy days are expected at the beginning of May. The first snowfall for May is expected in Friday, 1 May.

    • Temperatures

  • The forecast for the first days of May 2026 in Thunder Bay predicts temperatures to be around 7 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Thunder Bay at the beginning of May is 7.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 17.4 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Thunder Bay in May is notably wet, with an average of 15 rainy days, and a total of 110.4 mm of precipitation.

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Average dry days
14
Dry days
Average rainy days
15
Rainy days
Average snowy days
2
Snow days
Average temperatures
13°/5°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
18 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
73 %
Avg humidity

Thunder Bay Weather May

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April
June
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Partly cloudy
6°
2
Sunny
8°
3
Overcast
10°
4
Moderate rain
4°
5
Patchy rain possible
9°
6
Patchy rain possible
7°
7
Patchy rain possible
7°
8
Overcast
6°
9
Partly cloudy
6°
10
Partly cloudy
8°
11
Patchy rain possible
7°
12
Cloudy
8°
13
Partly cloudy
16°
14
Partly cloudy
13°
15
Sunny
14°
16
Overcast
11°
17
Partly cloudy
11°
18
Moderate or heavy rain shower
10°
19
Heavy rain at times
13°
20
Sunny
15°
21
Patchy rain possible
14°
22
Partly cloudy
11°
23
Moderate or heavy rain shower
14°
24
Partly cloudy
10°
25
Sunny
15°
26
Sunny
16°
27
Sunny
19°
28
Partly cloudy
17°
29
Overcast
19°
30
Sunny
19°
31
Patchy rain possible
17°

Temperatures trend during May in Thunder Bay

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Thunder Bay day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 6° /-3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
2 May Sunny
Sunny
 8° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
3 May Overcast
Overcast
 10° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
4 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 4° /1° 5.4 mm 3.5 cm
5 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /-3° 1.4 mm 0 cm
6 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /3° 2.6 mm 0 cm
7 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /1° 0.4 mm 0 cm
8 May Overcast
Overcast
 6° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
9 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 6° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
10 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 8° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
11 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /-2° 3.7 mm 0 cm
12 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 8° /-1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
13 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 16° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
14 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
15 May Sunny
Sunny
 14° /6° 24.9 mm 0 cm
16 May Overcast
Overcast
 11° /5° 15.9 mm 0 cm
17 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
18 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 10° /2° 6.1 mm 2.8 cm
19 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 13° /5° 2.9 mm 0 cm
20 May Sunny
Sunny
 15° /5° 3 mm 0 cm
21 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /5° 6.4 mm 0 cm
22 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /5° 3.2 mm 0 cm
23 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 14° /5° 3.9 mm 0 cm
24 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /4° 6 mm 0 cm
25 May Sunny
Sunny
 15° /4° 3.2 mm 0 cm
26 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /6° 1.5 mm 0 cm
27 May Sunny
Sunny
 19° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
28 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /7° 0.2 mm 0 cm
29 May Overcast
Overcast
 19° /8° 0 mm 0 cm
30 May Sunny
Sunny
 19° /9° 0 mm 0 cm
31 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /8° 2 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Thunder Bay in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Thunder Bay forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Thunder Bay in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Thunder Bay during May?

During May, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 13° and lows near 5°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in Thunder Bay during May?

Significant rainfall exceeding 110.4 mm is expected in Thunder Bay during May, occurring over more than 15 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Thunder Bay in May 2026?

Thunder Bay experiences an average snowfall of 7.27333 cm during May, occurring over 2 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Thunder Bay during May?

The average wind speed in Thunder Bay during May is 18 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Thunder Bay snow forecast May 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Thunder Bay’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Thunder Bay sees 2 snowy days during May, with approximately 7.3 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Thunder Bay

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Thunder Bays May weather 💧
Typically, Thunder Bay has 15 rainy days in May with a total of 110.4 mm of rainfall.

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