Cardigan weather in May (Prince Edward Island, Canada)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Cardigan this May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Cardigan generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 14°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Cardigan in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 199 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Cardigan.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cardigan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

* Data from: Charlottetown, Canada (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in May

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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