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Charlevoix in May
Charlevoix warms up: highs climb to 57°F (14°C), from 41°F in April, with lows of 40°F (5°C) and about 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain.
It scores 68/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 57°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (93 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 68/100 · Good
What May feels like
Days are mild at around 57°F (14°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 40°F (5°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.7 in (93 mm).
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (June – September).
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 9°C (17°F) from April.
- Comfort improves from 42/100 in April to 68/100.
- Our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends Jun – Oct, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 40°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.7 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Charlevoix in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
Clifftop château hotel above the river with a lounge, golf and the Casino de Charlevoix next door.
Why now May scores 68/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Le Massif de Charlevoix
Ski hill dropping straight toward the St. Lawrence, with summer hiking and the river views year-round.
Why now Highs near 57°F and 3.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Isle-aux-Coudres
Short free ferry ride to a flat island loop for cycling past windmills and river views.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Parc national des Grands-Jardins
Taiga-like plateau with caribou country and the Mont du Lac des Cygnes summit trail.
Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park
Some of eastern Canada's highest rock walls rise above the river; hike L'Acropole-des-Draveurs or paddle.
Nearby in May
- Québec City in May~65 mi · highs 62°F, 3.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Montréal in May~208 mi · highs 65°F, 3.7 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Mont-Tremblant in May~220 mi · highs 63°F, 3.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Maine in May~225 mi · highs 65°F, 4.1 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~483 m to Charlevoix's ~319 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Charlevoix in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Charlevoix?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 68/100 against a best of 81 in June – September. Expect highs of 57°F (14°C) and 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain. Our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends Jun – Oct, so May is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Charlevoix in May?
Average highs are 57°F (14°C) and average lows 40°F (5°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Charlevoix in May?
Some: about 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 43.4 in (1102 mm).
What should I pack for Charlevoix in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 40°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.7 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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