Weather in May in Newfoundland and Labrador
Considering a trip to Newfoundland and Labrador this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Newfoundland and Labrador in May?
Newfoundland and Labrador is a region in Canada. Newfoundland and Labrador has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in St. Anthony at 5°C to mild in Grand Falls -Windsor at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Grand Falls -Windsor and 0°C in St. Anthony.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Clarenville with an average of 79 mm to high rainfall in Cow Head with 113 mm.Average sunshine
The city St. John's usually sees around 176 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Newfoundland and Labrador in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Newfoundland and Labrador climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Newfoundland and Labrador?
St. John's
In May St. John's generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bonavista
In May Bonavista generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Trinity
In May Trinity generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Corner Brook
In May Corner Brook generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Gander
In May Gander generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Newfoundland and Labrador, in Canada.
Is May the best time to visit Newfoundland and Labrador?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in St. John's, May may not be the ideal time to visit Newfoundland and Labrador.
Generally speaking, August provides perfect weather in St. John's. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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