May verdict

Great Northern Peninsula, Canada in May

Weather score27Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 74mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

9°C

Rain

74mm

Sun

5.7h

Sea

1°C

Weather score

27

Poor

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 74mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 1°C, so the water can feel cool.

Map

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Compare Great Northern Peninsula, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May9°C average high

May is close to Great Northern Peninsula's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May74mm average rain

May is one of Great Northern Peninsula's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsFebruary to July and September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May5.7 hours average sun

May is brighter than Great Northern Peninsula's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May1°C average sea

May is below Great Northern Peninsula's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 11°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May27 weather score

May sits close to Great Northern Peninsula's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.