Amherst weather in May (Nova Scotia, Canada)

Will it be warm or cold in Amherst this May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Amherst generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Amherst in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 207 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Amherst climate page with graphs.

 

Amherst, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 207 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

* Data from: Moncton, Canada (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in May

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Amherst, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Amherst.

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