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The Pas in May

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

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°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–Sep for the lake; Feb for the Trappers' Festival). 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

The PasHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 63 °F (17 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °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 Pas, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Good
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Feb: -11 °C (12 °F)12 °F (-11 °C)
Night low
May: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Feb: -22 °C (−8 °F)−8 °F (-22 °C)
Rain days
May: 9
Feb: 7 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Feb: Low
Prices
May: Medium
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 0
Feb: 0

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

February: Inside The Pas's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake; Feb for the Trappers' Festival.

The Pas: 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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