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New Glasgow Weather in May

New Glasgow in May sees moderate daytime temperatures of 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows of 5°C (41°F). Rainfall is fairly high this month at around 89 mm (3.5 in), so pack a rain jacket to stay dry.

Rainfall in New Glasgow in May

Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain, averaging 89 mm (3.5 in) in total. The rainfall pattern this month is fairly balanced. Showers tend to be moderate rather than extreme.

Temperature in New Glasgow in May

Daytime temperatures in New Glasgow reach 12°C (54°F) in May, dropping to 5°C (41°F) at night. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. Nights drop to 5°C (41°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in New Glasgow in May

There are approximately 199 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days. Despite the cool temperatures, the sunshine makes it an enjoyable time to be outside.

If you prefer enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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New Glasgow Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C (41°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C (54°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 89 mm (3.5 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 199 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 43% *  
* Data from: Charlottetown, Canada (25 KM, 16 Miles).

Best Places in Canada in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in New Glasgow in May

The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in May, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in New Glasgow in May

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
6/10

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