Nova Scotia weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Nova Scotia this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Nova Scotia in May?
Nova Scotia is a region in Canada. May in Nova Scotia generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Chéticamp at 10°C to moderate in Caledonia at 18°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Caledonia and 4°C in Chéticamp.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pleasant Bay with an average of 79 mm to high rainfall in Birch Plain with 112 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Halifax typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 193 hours of sunshine in Halifax. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nova Scotia in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Nova Scotia climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Nova Scotia?
Halifax
In May Halifax generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Lunenburg
In May Lunenburg 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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Baddeck
In May Baddeck generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Digby
In May Digby 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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Pictou
In May Pictou generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°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 Nova Scotia, in Canada.
Is May the best time to visit Nova Scotia?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Nova Scotia with overall tolerable weather in Halifax. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Halifax. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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