Charlottetown weather in May (Prince Edward Island, Canada)

Planning a trip to Charlottetown in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Charlottetown typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Charlottetown in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 199 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Charlottetown, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 199 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 43%  

Where to go in Canada in May

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Charlottetown in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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