When to go · Rouyn-Noranda
Rouyn-Noranda in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr if you are not equipped for snow and −20 °C (−4 °F); blackfly season in late May–Jun.Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr if you are not equipped for snow and −4 °F (−20 °C); blackfly season in late May–Jun.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr if you are not equipped for snow and −20 °C (−4 °F); blackfly season in late May–Jun.Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr if you are not equipped for snow and −4 °F (−20 °C); blackfly season in late May–Jun.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Rouyn-Noranda's best window: Jun–Sep (festivals, lake trail, market); late Feb for La fête d'hiver.
- JulyGreatInside Rouyn-Noranda's best window: Jun–Sep (festivals, lake trail, market); late Feb for La fête d'hiver.
- AugustGreatInside Rouyn-Noranda's best window: Jun–Sep (festivals, lake trail, market); late Feb for La fête d'hiver.
- SeptemberGreatInside Rouyn-Noranda's best window: Jun–Sep (festivals, lake trail, market); late Feb for La fête d'hiver.
Weather in May
- Rouyn-NorandaHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 63 °F (17 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °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 Rouyn-Noranda, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Feb: -9 °C (16 °F)16 °F (-9 °C)
Night low
May: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Feb: -20 °C (−4 °F)−4 °F (-20 °C)
Rain days
May: 12
Feb: 11 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Feb: Low
Prices
May: Medium
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 0
Feb: 0
May: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr if you are not equipped for snow and −20 °C; blackfly season in late May–Jun.
February: Inside Rouyn-Noranda's best window: Jun–Sep (festivals, lake trail, market); late Feb for La fête d'hiver.
Rouyn-Noranda: 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