Magdalen Islands Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Magdalen Islands, Canada in May.

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Cap-aux-Meules Havre aux Maisons Étang-du-Nord

Planning a trip to the Magdalen Islands, Canada this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Magdalen Islands in May

The Magdalen Islands, Canada is a region in Canada. May in the Magdalen Islands generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Cap-aux-Meules.

For a closer look at conditions across the Magdalen Islands, Canada, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 87 mm (3.4 in) in Cap-aux-Meules.

Explore the Magdalen Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Magdalen Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cap-aux-Meules)

January-1°C (30°F) February-2°C (28°F) March0°C (32°F) April3°C (37°F) May8°C (46°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August21°C (70°F) September18°C (64°F) October12°C (54°F) November7°C (45°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Magdalen Islands in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Magdalen Islands.

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 Magdalen Islands

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

Temperature range in the Magdalen Islands (May)

Precipitation variation in the Magdalen Islands (May)

Cap-aux-Meules

In May Cap-aux-Meules generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Cap-aux-Meules →

Havre aux Maisons

In May Havre aux Maisons generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Havre aux Maisons →

Étang-du-Nord

In May Étang-du-Nord generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Étang-du-Nord →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Magdalen Islands in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cap-aux-Meules 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Havre aux Maisons 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Étang-du-Nord 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

The Magdalen Islands weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Magdalen Islands, Canada in May?

the Magdalen Islands, Canada typically experiences poor weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Cap-aux-Meules average around 8°C (46°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Magdalen Islands, Canada in May?

In Cap-aux-Meules, the average daytime high in May is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

Does the Magdalen Islands, Canada get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in the Magdalen Islands, Canada. Cap-aux-Meules averages only about 87 mm (3.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Magdalen Islands, Canada?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cap-aux-Meules, May may not be the ideal time to visit the Magdalen Islands, Canada.

On average, the best time to visit the Magdalen Islands, Canada is in August with generally perfect weather in Cap-aux-Meules. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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