Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in May
Weather score24Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 116mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
116mm
Sun
6.1h
Sea
5°C
Weather score
24
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 116mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 5°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May13°C average high
May is close to Halifax'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.
Rain
May116mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Halifax's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.1 hours average sun
May is brighter than Halifax'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
May5°C average sea
May is below Halifax's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May24 weather score
May scores below Halifax's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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