Moncton weather in May (New Brunswick, Canada)

How is May weather typically in Moncton? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Moncton typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 17°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 5°C.

Precipitation

Moncton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With around 207 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Moncton climate page with graphs.

 

Moncton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 207 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 45%  

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 Moncton, 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?

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