New Brunswick weather in May
Planning a journey to New Brunswick this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in New Brunswick in May?
New Brunswick is a region in Canada. May in New Brunswick generally has temperatures that range from cold to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
During the day the temperature is cold in Grand Manan Island at 11°C and pleasant in Fredericton at 18°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Fredericton and 7°C in Grand Manan Island.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Edmundston with an average of 85 mm to high rainfall in North Head with 118 mm. Meanwhile, Moncton enjoys close to 207 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in New Brunswick for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our New Brunswick climate page.
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Average weather in Moncton
In May Moncton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Grand Manan Island
In May Grand Manan Island generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Saint John
In May Saint John generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Fredericton
In May Fredericton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Saint Andrews
In May Saint Andrews generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit New Brunswick?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit New Brunswick with overall tolerable weather in Moncton. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit New Brunswick is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Moncton. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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