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When to go · Carleton Place

Carleton Place in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Oct (SummerFest late July, PumpkinFest early October, fall colour early October)). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
19°C / 7°C
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Medium
Canada overall
Prices
Medium
Canada overall

Verdict

GoodCanada month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Oct (SummerFest late July, PumpkinFest early October, fall colour early October)). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • Carleton PlaceHighs around 19 °C, lows around 7 °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.

What to pack

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

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