When to go · Barrie

Barrie in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Medium; Canada overall
Prices: Medium; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodCanada month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages

BarrieHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 12 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Canada overall: Medium
Prices · Canada overall: Medium

Canada overall: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Barrie, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Jan: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Night low
May: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)10 °F (-12 °C)
Rain days
May: 12 (better)
Jan: 15
Crowds
May: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
May: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0

May: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.

January: Inside Barrie's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing.

Barrie: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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