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Temperature in Nova Scotia in May

Nova Scotia is a region in Canada. May in has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from low in Chéticamp with 10°C to moderate temperatures in Caledonia with 18°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Caledonia and 4°C in Chéticamp.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Nova Scotia in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Nova Scotia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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  • What is the warmest city in May in Nova Scotia?
    • Caledonia tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 6°C.

  • What is the coldest city in May in Nova Scotia?
    • Our database indicates that in May, Chéticamp is the city with the coolest temperatures in Nova Scotia. You can expect daytime highs of 10°C and nighttime lows close to 4°C.

  • How much sun does Nova Scotia get in May?
    • Halifax enjoys close to 193 hours of sunlight. This not only brightens the days but also uplifts the atmosphere during the month.

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