When to go · The Battlefords
The Battlefords in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan-Feb cold snaps (down to -30°C (−22°F)); late May and early September for seasonal closures.Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan-Feb cold snaps (down to −22°F (-30°C)); late May and early September for seasonal closures.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jan-Feb cold snaps (down to -30°C (−22°F)); late May and early September for seasonal closures.Listed as a month to avoid: Jan-Feb cold snaps (down to −22°F (-30°C)); late May and early September for seasonal closures.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside The Battlefords's best window: Jun-Aug for the fort and parks; Dec-Mar for skiing.
- JulyGreatInside The Battlefords's best window: Jun-Aug for the fort and parks; Dec-Mar for skiing.
- AugustGreatInside The Battlefords's best window: Jun-Aug for the fort and parks; Dec-Mar for skiing.
- DecemberGreatInside The Battlefords's best window: Jun-Aug for the fort and parks; Dec-Mar for skiing.
Weather in May
- The BattlefordsHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °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 The Battlefords, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Jan: -10 °C (14 °F)14 °F (-10 °C)
Night low
May: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Jan: -21 °C (−6 °F)−6 °F (-21 °C)
Rain days
May: 9
Jan: 8 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
May: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan-Feb cold snaps (down to -30°C); late May and early September for seasonal closures.
January: Inside The Battlefords's best window: Jun-Aug for the fort and parks; Dec-Mar for skiing.
The Battlefords: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings