Sunny, warmer weather on the way

A family of Canada geese takes a swim in Kempenfelt Bay in downtown Barrie, Ont. in May 2026. (CTV News/Jocelyn Martin)

After a soggy and cool weekend in central Ontario, the sky is clearing and making way for sunshine as we settle into final week of May.

Humidity will also be a factor in the forecast this week, according to Environment Canada.

Barrie can expect a high of 24 degrees Celsius on Monday, with the humidity making it feel like 26.

Tuesday will be even warmer with a high of 27 degrees Celsius under a mix of sun and cloud. You’ll want to dig up your hat and sunscreen as the UV index will be high for both Monday and Tuesday.

While slightly cooler for the rest of the week, temperatures will be comfortable with a high of 22 on Wednesday, with Thursday being the coolest of the week as it drops to 18 and then goes back up to 20 on Friday.

It’ll certainly be a week to soak up the Vitamin D and break out your summer wardrobe.