Cool
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Placentia (Newfoundland), Canada in May
Weather score24Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 89mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
9°C
Rain
89mm
Sun
4.9h
Sea
4°C
Weather score
24
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 89mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 4°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Placentia (Newfoundland), Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May9°C average high
May is close to Placentia (Newfoundland)'s yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJuly to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May89mm average rain
May is one of Placentia (Newfoundland)'s driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsFebruary to September and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May4.9 hours average sun
May is brighter than Placentia (Newfoundland)'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
May4°C average sea
May is below Placentia (Newfoundland)'s yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May24 weather score
May sits close to Placentia (Newfoundland)'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.
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