Gros Morne National Park

Gros Morne National Park Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Gros Morne National Park, Canada in May.

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Rocky Harbour Cow Head Norris Point

Thinking about venturing to Gros Morne National Park, 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 Gros Morne National Park in May

Gros Morne National Park, Canada is a region in Canada. May in Gros Morne National Park generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C (46°F) in Cow Head to 11°C (52°F) in Norris Point. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Norris Point and 2°C (36°F) in Cow Head.

For a closer look at conditions across Gros Morne National Park, Canada, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Norris Point with an average of 100 mm (3.9 in) to high rainfall in Cow Head with 113 mm (4.4 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Rocky Harbour typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Explore Gros Morne National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Gros Morne National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Rocky Harbour)

January-3°C (27°F) February-4°C (25°F) March-1°C (30°F) April4°C (39°F) May10°C (50°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August20°C (68°F) September16°C (61°F) October10°C (50°F) November5°C (41°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Gros Morne National Park in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Gros Morne National Park.

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 Gros Morne National Park

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Gros Morne National Park, Canada?

Temperature range in Gros Morne National Park (May)

Precipitation variation in Gros Morne National Park (May)

Rocky Harbour

In May Rocky Harbour generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Rocky Harbour →

Cow Head

In May Cow Head generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cow Head →

Norris Point

In May Norris Point generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Norris Point →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Gros Morne National Park in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rocky Harbour 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Cow Head 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Norris Point 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)

Gros Morne National Park weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gros Morne National Park, Canada in May?

In May, Gros Morne National Park, Canada generally has poor weather conditions. Rocky Harbour sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Gros Morne National Park, Canada in May?

Rocky Harbour averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

Does Gros Morne National Park, Canada get a lot of rain in May?

Yes, May tends to be a wetter month in Gros Morne National Park, Canada. Average rainfall in Rocky Harbour sits around 104 mm (4.1 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Gros Morne National Park, Canada?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Rocky Harbour, May may not be the ideal time to visit Gros Morne National Park, Canada.

On average, the best time to visit Gros Morne National Park, Canada is in August with generally pleasant weather in Rocky Harbour. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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