When to go · Gatineau Park
Gatineau Park in May
Great month. Inside Gatineau Park's best window: May–Oct for hiking, beaches and lookouts; late Oct for fall colours; Jan–Mar for skiing and snowshoeing.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 19°C66°F / 7°C45°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Gatineau Park
Inside Gatineau Park's best window: May–Oct for hiking, beaches and lookouts; late Oct for fall colours; Jan–Mar for skiing and snowshoeing.
Weather in May
- Gatineau ParkHighs around 19 °C, lows around 7 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 66 °F, lows around 45 °F, 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