Gaspé Peninsula Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada in May.

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Percé Gaspé Sainte-Anne-des-Monts Carleton sur Mer

Thinking about venturing to the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Gaspé Peninsula in May

The Gaspé Peninsula, Canada is a region in Canada. May in the Gaspé Peninsula generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Percé at 10°C (50°F) to mild in Carleton sur Mer at 16°C (61°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Carleton sur Mer and 4°C (39°F) in Percé.

To explore the conditions in the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gaspé with an average of 90 mm (3.5 in) to high rainfall in Bonaventure with 112 mm (4.4 in).

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Best Places to Visit in the Gaspé Peninsula in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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).

Popular Destinations in the Gaspé Peninsula

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada?

Temperature range in the Gaspé Peninsula (May)

Precipitation variation in the Gaspé Peninsula (May)

Percé

In May Percé generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Percé →

Gaspé

In May Gaspé generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Gaspé →

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

In May Sainte-Anne-des-Monts generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts →

Carleton sur Mer

In May Carleton sur Mer generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
101 mm (4 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Carleton sur Mer →

Matane

In May Matane generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Matane →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Gaspé Peninsula in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Percé 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Gaspé 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Carleton sur Mer 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Matane 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Cap-Chat 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)

The Gaspé Peninsula weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada in May?

May in the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada brings poor weather. In Percé, daytime temperatures are typically around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows hover near 4°C (39°F).

What is the average temperature in the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada in May?

Percé averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

Does the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Percé averages just 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Percé, May may not be the ideal time to visit the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Percé. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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