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Lac-Jérôme in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for fishing, Dec–Feb for aurora (check)). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Medium; Canada overall
Prices: Medium; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodCanada month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for fishing, Dec–Feb for aurora (check)). 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

Lac-JérômeHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 9 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 Lac-Jérôme, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Jan: -10 °C (14 °F)14 °F (-10 °C)
Night low
May: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Jan: -20 °C (−4 °F)−4 °F (-20 °C)
Rain days
May: 9
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
May: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0

May: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for fishing, Dec–Feb for aurora (check)). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.

January: Inside Lac-Jérôme's best window: Jun–Aug for fishing, Dec–Feb for aurora (check).

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

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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