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Ingonish in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Oct). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
13°C (55°F) / 3°C (37°F)
average high / low
Rain days
13
Crowds
Medium
Canada overall
Prices
Medium
Canada overall

Verdict

GoodCanada month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Oct). 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
  • IngonishHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 13 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 Ingonish, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Good

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 13 °C (55 °F)

    Jun: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 3 °C (37 °F)

    Jun: 8 °C (46 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 13

    Jun: 13

  • Crowds

    May: Medium

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jun: 1

May: Outside the best window (Jun–Oct). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.

June: Inside Ingonish's best window: Jun–Oct.

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

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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