Weather in May in Prince Edward Island
Thinking about venturing to Prince Edward Island 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 Prince Edward Island in May?
Prince Edward Island is a region in Canada. May in Prince Edward Island generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in Souris at 9°C and mild in Charlottetown at 15°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Charlottetown and 5°C in Souris.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Charlottetown with an average of 82 mm to moderate rainfall in Murray Harbour with 95 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Charlottetown enjoys close to 199 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at May's conditions in Prince Edward Island, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Prince Edward Island's yearly weather, check out our Prince Edward Island climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Prince Edward Island?
Charlottetown
In May Charlottetown generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Cavendish
In May Cavendish generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Summerside
In May Summerside generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Brackley Beach
In May Brackley Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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North Rustico
In May North Rustico generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Prince Edward Island, in Canada.
Is May the best time to visit Prince Edward Island?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Charlottetown, May might be a good time to visit Prince Edward Island. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Prince Edward Island is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Charlottetown. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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