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Peggy's Cove weather in May (Nova Scotia, Canada)

Curious about the climate in Peggy's Cove this May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

May in Peggy's Cove generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 12°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Peggy's Cove in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 193 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Peggy's Cove. August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, 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 Peggy's Cove climate page with graphs.

 

Peggy's Cove, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 105 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
SunshineSunshine 193 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47% *  
Data from: Halifax, Canada (31 KM, 19 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.

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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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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