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Washago in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake; late Aug for Washagofest; Feb–Mar for snowmobile and ice fishing). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
18°C (64°F) / 6°C (43°F)
average high / low
Rain days
11
Crowds
Medium
Canada overall
Prices
Medium
Canada overall

Verdict

GoodCanada month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake; late Aug for Washagofest; Feb–Mar for snowmobile and ice fishing). 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
  • WashagoHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 11 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 Washago, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Good

    Feb: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 18 °C (64 °F)

    Feb: -2 °C (28 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 6 °C (43 °F)

    Feb: -12 °C (10 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 11

    Feb: 11

  • 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; late Aug for Washagofest; Feb–Mar for snowmobile and ice fishing). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.

February: Inside Washago's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake; late Aug for Washagofest; Feb–Mar for snowmobile and ice fishing.

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

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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